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Smoothie King

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1940 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77780

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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Repeat Violation 1st Repeat (consecutive violation) 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

Feb 25, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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.

2025

Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

May 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 4, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

upon re-inspection , violations corrected. report emailed to PIC.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure the food facility has one certified food manager on duty. list of online resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.

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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

Nov 25, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

report emailed to facility GM. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 12-9-2024Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure the food facility has one certified food manager on duty. list of online resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

the hand washing station in the back food prep. room, has no soap, nor a soap dispenser, informed facility manager. please obtain. re-inspection scheduled. 10 days.

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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed in the food coolers, front service area, milk bottles in use at 64 deg f . also the milk jugs in the back upright coolers at 52-55 deg f . Notified facility manager on duty. manager discarded all . see embargo.

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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. 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 foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

observed the upright food cooler in the back room, across from the ice machine at 55 deg f also the food prep. cooler in the front service area at 55 deg f. informed manager. re-inspection scheduled. please ensure equipment can maintain 41 deg f for on site tcs food, spoke to facility manager and owner. a service order will be placed. re-inspection scheduled. 12-2-2024. please monitor food cooler temperatures, use of a daily temp logs reviewed.

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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. 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.

Apr 15, 2024Routineall corrected on siteA

This establishment received A award, and had 0 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*******************spoke to facility GM regarding the CFPM requirements. please obtain one certified food manager, list of online resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Makayla-staff on site

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 30, 2023Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*******************spoke to facility GM via phone regarding the CFPM requirements. per manager, study material has been obtained, awaiting to scheduled a test date. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Makayla-staff on site

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers******************spray bottle filled stored near ice machine. no identification label. showed to staff on duty. labeled by staff as a cleaner during inspection. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.**********************facility utilizes quat ammonia for warewashing sanitizer. inquired staff regarding the sanitizer test strip. staff were unable to locate. please obtain sanitizer test strip. re-inspection scheduled 10 days. 9-12-2023 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →