PlateScore

Birdies Bar & Grill

A

500 S 80th St, Mesa 85208

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65419

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Nov 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 4, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 4, 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 history11 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining additional food protection manager certifications. No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.

May 4, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken wings thawing at room temperature. All thawing must be done under refrigeration or running water. Wings were moved to refrigerator at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest control reccomendations. Provided application for a dog friendly patio.

Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed American, swiss, monterey and pepper jack cheese with an internal temperature of 52*f in prep table. It was determined items were stored past fill line in shallow containers. All items were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed using deep pans to ensure proper temperatures are held below 41*f at all times.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded lettuce enclosed with lid in plastic container cooling in walk-in cooler.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

May 29, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.New equipment was purchased and holding ambient air temperature of 39*F at time of inspection.

May 23, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled onions, tuna salad, shredded cheese, potato salad, raw hamburger patties, tilapia fish, sliced turkey, shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, cole slaw, cheddar cheese with an internal temperature of 46-48*F in reach-in cooler adjacent to grill area.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. ***REPEAT VIOLATION

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep table holding ambient air temperature of 48*f throughout unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to 5.31.25

May 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced tomatoes, cole slaw, cut lettuce, potato salad, macaroni salad, cheddar cheese with an internal temperature of 46-47*F in reach-in cooler adjacent to grill area.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep table holding ambient air temperature of 45*f on left side of unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to 5.26.25 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Addl Notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling enclosed in deep container with an internal temperature of 75*F. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: Hot holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 135°F or above. Must repair hot holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 135°F or above.

2024

Dec 16, 2024Routine1 priorityB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Walk-in fridge found shredded pork stored 12/5, todays date 12/16. 11 days total. Discussed maximum 7 day hold time for date mark applicable items. Discarded

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed potato soup (9/12), chicken soup 9/14,tortilla soup 9/17, pico de gallo 9/16, salsa 9/16, lettuce 9/16 stored past the discard date in walk-in cooler.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed gravy and sausage links cooling in metal pan with lid on and internal temperature of 50-55*F. PIC rearranged to allow proper air flow for rapid cooling.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

May 3, 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 emailedInterested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at www.esd.maricopa.gov.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lana Baisley

2023

Nov 21, 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 emailedInterested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at www.esd.maricopa.gov.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Erica Rahn

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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 →