Sam's Famous Subs

6807 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85208

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58121

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.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 9, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation7 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facilities inspection conducted with Louis.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on non- food contact surface of deli slicer. Please clean prior to next routine inspeciton.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed food debris splattered throughout the microwave. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up of food. Clean prior to next routine inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Several deli meats in prep table were not date marked at time of inspection. All food items were going to be used for next day service.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed windex and other cleaning chemicals stored directly above food service gloves. Please keep all chemicals in a designated area below food and food service containers.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Observed serano, onion, celery and carrots being pickled in reusable banana peppers plastic container at room temperature. Please obtain approval for variance prior to next routine inspection or discontinue process.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed several dead cockroaches next to ice machine. Please remove prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

Inspector's notes

Observed 20 pound bag of yellow onions stored directly on floor. Please keep all food 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination.

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3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed storage rack next to oven with heavy accumulation of grease residue. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule and clean prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed AVB in prep sink leaking when in use. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

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

Inspector's notes

Observed oil splatters in back corner wall next to prep sink. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule and clean prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed several unused and nonfunctional equipment stored throughout kitchen area and establishment. Please remove from premises prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Light fixture in food prep area was non functional at time of inspection, making it difficult to see. At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Jul 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Sam Y

2023

Sep 15, 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.Inspection was emailed*A facility inspection was conductedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: L. Linxwicen- owner not present

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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 →