KoKobelli Cafe

1155 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71265

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 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 history6 on record

2026

Apr 23, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chorizo sausage, turkey sausage, ham, Swiss cheese, cream cheese ; plain, jalapeno, red pepper, veggies, chives, butter in top portion of prep table with an internal temperature of 46-54*F. PIC stated items had been previously changed within 10 minutes prior to inspection and discussed rotation process to limit temperature increase. TCS foods were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Reach-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 38-41*F in various parts of cooler 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed country diced potatoes cooling on rolling rack with an internal temperature of 70*f. PIC stated potatoes had been cooling for less than 30 minutes prior to inspection and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed approved cooling methods with PIC.

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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. 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.

2025

Sep 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

**Talked to staff about juicing, and consumer advisory.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about sink uses in the front area by the cash register. Existing sink is a hand sink, and planning on adding an additional sink. If doing work requiring a remodel, please consider filling out a minor remodel application with plan review.

Jul 25, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

The front sink is currently designated as a dump sink and is not approved to be used as this type of sink due to being directly plumbed. Please insure all handwashing sinks are only used for handwashing.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The front sink is currently designated as a dump sink and is not approved to be used as this type of sink due to being directly plumbed. Please insure all handwashing sinks are only used for handwashing.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-901.12

Inspector's notes

Observed moist wiping cloths not kept in sanitizer in the front prep area. Keep all moist wiping cloths in sanitizer whenever they are not in use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.12 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location

2023

Nov 7, 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***Please ensure that all hand sinks are to be used only for hand washing. If a rinse sink is desired, please submit plans for a minor remodel prior to installing. 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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Theresa Johnson

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →