PlateScore

Penske Chandler Mercedes Cafe

A

7450 W Orchid Ln, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60074

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 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 history6 on record

2026

May 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.In the back room with the three compartment sink, observed an RO system without a backflow device and copper piping downstream of the RO system. Instructed the establishment to work with the dealership to install an ASSE 1013 Backflow prevention device prior to the T Pipe and to remove all coper piping downstream of the backflow device.

Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 18, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed unused espresso machine and printer in the facility. Talked to manager about removing the items. Ensure that unused equipment is removed from the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Mar 18, 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.**Talked to manager about labeling requirements, fly lights, and glove use.Confirmed email with manager.On 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,Signer: Tawny Caufield

2023

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Send report to email on file.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20 ], [3-501.16], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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.Confirmed email with manager.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Signer: Lindy Hoover

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. ---Observed hard boiled eggs in tall reach in at 46F. Min/max thermometer at 46F. Manager threw away all TCS foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels ---Observed packaged food out for customer self service. Foods were missing name of company, and contact information. Ensure that correct labels are placed on all packaged foods out for customers self service. Labels should include : name of product, name of company, contact info for the company, allergens, and ingredients, Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →