Fuzziwigs Candy Factory
B6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79294
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed candy labeling requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at handwashing station next to three compartment sink. PIC, refilled at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. 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.
Feb 19, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several unnecessary items in back of establishment, potentially blocking hand washing sink. Please remove any unnecessary litter and maintain organized to encourage handwashing.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up in beverage cooler. Beverage cooler did not have any TCS foods or beverages at time of inspection. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 23, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no water availability at the hand sink located near the ice cream. PIC stated that the water is turned off due to a leak. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Sep 12, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no water availability at the hand sink located near the ice cream. PIC stated that the water is turned off due to a leak. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Mar 8, 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 emailedOn 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: Syed Zaher
2023
Sep 19, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Operator emailed inspector a picture of chlorine test strips inside the establishment on 9/19.
Sep 15, 2023Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, not all violations were correctedNo legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**A re-inspection will occur by 9/25Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Anamul Huq
Repeat Violation 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. Operator provided inspector with quat test strips. This establishment has Clorox bleach and does not have quat sanitizing solution. Inspector provided Operator with a picture of Chlorine test strips for reference and left enough testing paper for the day. Please obtain chlorine test strips. ***REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.***A re-inspection will occur by 9/15Inspection was emailedOn 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Rashed Ali
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals PIC could not provide inspector with sanitizer for washing ice cream scoops. Please provide a dish safe sanitizer such as Clorox bleach or quat solution. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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. PIC could not provide sanitizer test strips used for washing utensils to inspector. Please provide by re-inspection date. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →