PlateScore

Living Word Coffee House

A°

3520 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85213

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55267

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 5, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Observed menu for burgers, chicken sandwiches and eggs and bacon. Discussed expansion of menu and potentially needing to reclassify as a class 3.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a build-up of yellow organic matter on the black scaffolding of the ice machine. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Nov 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Report emailed Operator expressed interest in adding a coke machine. Please contact the county before making an changes to fixed plumbing.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christian Pruett

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: A,Signer: Susan L

Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment open but coffee shop was not operating at time of inspection Report emailed • 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.Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Emma Mattinen

Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →