Big Bowl Mesa
C°1910 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67984
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
report emailed. facility owner email added/revised in Tyler PCPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
facility low temp dishwasher checked. noted at 0-25ppm. informed manager. manager replaced sanitizer, serviced dishwasher. chlorine at 50-100 established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline reach in table. pans of cooked chicken at 63-65 deg f . also noted pans of cooked shrimp at 54-56 deg f . Also pans of cooked noodle, overfilled, temperature indicating 51-54 deg f . discussed with manager. suggested to use smaller metal food pans for the reach-in cooler, and to ensure pans are not overfilled. manager removed pans. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed deep pans of cooked noodles in the walk-in cooler. pans were wrapped with plastic, (saran wrapped). temperature indicating at 56-65 deg f . asked manager regarding the food prep. per manager cooked at lunch time 12-1pm. suggestion was made to unwarp pans, place in a shallower metal pans. use of ice bath for initial cooling reviewed. 2 tier cooling discussed. manager removed all wraps, and placed cooling noodles in shallow pans. 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
May 14, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
re-inspection report emailed to facility manager on duty.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. new food cooler installed , temperatures indicating 37 deg f
May 4, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
re-inspection conducted. in the cookline reach-in cooler at 51-53 deg f . informed manager. scheduled re-inspection for 10 days 5-18-2026. facility manager will place a service order. please contact sanitarian once food cooler repaired.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline, first larger reach-in cooler at 51-53 deg f . discussed the unit temperature. manager will place a service call. reinspection scheduled for 10 days, 5-18-2026, please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f or cooler. 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.
May 4, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days for the cookline reach-in food cooler. 5-18-2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed cooked noodles, and cooked chicken at 54-55 deg f . also cooked shrimp at 56-60 deg f . manager removed all. use of a smaller shallow metal pans reviewed. also, may use ice bath, or the facility walk-in cooler for proper cold holding. manager spoke to kitchen staff Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline, first larger reach-in cooler at 54 deg f . discussed the unit temperature. manager will place a service call. reinspection scheduled for 10 days, 5-18-2026, please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f or cooler. 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.
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
report emailed to manager on duty. Resources online at esd.maricopa.gov to obtain a certified food manager reviewed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. please ensure a certified food manager is present during the foodservice hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
in the facility cookline reach-in table, observed pans of cooked boiled chicken, beef, and boiled shrimp stored atop multiple pans. temperatures indicating 59-84 deg f . per manager all prepared in the morning. unable to identify exact time of preparation. discussed the strategies to rapidly cool tcs food. suggested to place excess cooked food in the shallow metal pans and place in the walk-in cooler top shelves. please monitor and verify cooling. manager removed excess chicken, beef and shrimp. also suggested not to overfill the reach-in table top panels food pans. Please verify that the onsite cooked food has reached 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed rice scoop placed in a bowl of water. water temperature indicating 65 deg f . recommended to keep rice/food scoop in a clean dry place. frequency of cleaning and sanitizing for the food scoops reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Aug 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Apr 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
2024
Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Oct 24, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
May 14, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes: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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sandra Chen
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers--Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle underneath the 3 compartment sink. Per PIC, the spray bottle had grill cleaner. PIC labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence---Observed at the back of the kitchen fly ribbons hanging from the ceiling directly above prepping/cold units area. PIC removed traps at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.FDA 01 2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager• No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.• The certified food protection manager certificate is deemed not to be from an accredited program. Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sen Hui Chen
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions---Observed accumulation of food debri throughout equipment area. Equipment, walls and floors must be clean with more frequency. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Sandra Chu,Award: A
Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage---Observed at kitchen area, rice scoops and other kitchen utensil left sitting in water that was not at 135*F or hotter. PIC placed the utensils inside a dry clean container at time of inspection. Based on the type of operation, there are a number of methods available for storage of in-use utensils during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, such as in the food, clean and protected, or under running water to prevent bacterial growth. If stored in a container of water, the water temperature must be at least 135°F. In-use utensils may not be stored in chemical sanitizer or ice between uses. Repeated Violation. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →