PlateScore

Bad Dog Salsa

A

2655 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-79447

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 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 history7 on record

2026

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 1) cooling process by utilizing shallow pans not exceeding 4 inches with uncovered/loosely fitted lids, ice as an ingredient, ice with water bath and/or ice wands. 2) Labels are approved for salsa. Bags of chips require: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English.

2025

May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) cooling process by utilizing shallow pans not exceeding 4 inches with uncovered/loosely fitted lids.

Jan 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

PIC provided electronic proof of correction for violation #34. All violations due for re-inspection have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

Feb 14, 2024Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection scheduled on 2/23/14Of Note: Discussed with PIC all food shall be stored off of the ground 6 inches. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent via email 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Sidney Blake

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices >>>Observed no probing thermometer at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC a probing thermometer must be ready available at all times of operation. Reinspection scheduled on 2-23-24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory;Received a contact from the facility owner regarding missing permit to operate cards and the process to obtain duplicate permit cards. Available resources on esd.maricopa.gov, reviewed. informed owner regarding the permitting office can be contacted at 602 506-6824 for additional permitting inquiries. No County legal action will result from this 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 →