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Tipsy Cactus Taproom & Bottle Shop

B°

2722 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52370

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 16, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A reduced pressure zone (RPZ) valve is required whenever a waterline is connected to the glass rinser. This back flow prevention valveis used to prevent a cross-connection on the submerged inlet.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Y-valve shut-offs connected to mop sink faucet downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Reviewed requirement and provided chemical dispenser connection guide sheet.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

Jan 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Y valve with shut-offs connected to faucet on mop sink downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

2025

Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Apr 26, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Emailed report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brian Granillo

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered--- No covered trash receptacle observed in the women's restroom. All women's and unisex restrooms must have a covered trash receptacle to dispose of sanitary products. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 16, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Saad O.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed pitcher placed in hand sink. Discussed with PIC that hand sinks must be accessible at all times to be used for handwashing. Pitcher was removed. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no hand drying provisions at bar hand sink. Discussed with PIC that hand drying provisions need to be available to properly hand wash. Hand drying provisions were placed next to sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection Observed chemical dispenser connected to Y-valve at mop sink with atmospheric vacuum breaker. Discussed proper backflow prevention/cross connection hazards with person in charge. A dedicated water line should be provided for chemical dispenser to prevent failure of AVB. Y connection was removed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →