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2639 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79555

Score based on 9 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 history9 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. General cleaning needed around multiple areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down floors and hood filter/vents inside premise. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2025

Sep 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the upright freezer, open tray of cooked potatoes under wrapped steaks. discussed with manager. manager relocated potatoes to a higher shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

observed a pan of portioned sliced ham at 56-58 deg f in the lower reach-in cooler. per manager prepared in the morning. suggested to remove lids and place food in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. manager transferred food to flat pans. 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. 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.

Jan 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

report emailed. facility email updated in Tyler PC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed at the cookline, pan of on site prepared chili at 71-90 deg f in the steam table. discussed with manager regarding the proper hot holding. manager removed and reheated tcs food to 165 deg f . please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

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

Inspector's notes

observed some spray bottles filled in the back food prep. asked kitchen staff regarding the content. manager identified chemicals. labeled during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2024

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 30, 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.report emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Denise-staff on duty

Feb 1, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.sanitarian #1327 present. report emailed. 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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Denise-staff on duty

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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.*********************bar sanitizer final warewashing basin in use at 0 ppm. informed manager. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals***************kitchen sanitizer in use turned balck on chlorine sanitizer test strip. exceeding 200 ppm. informed kitchen manager. drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. per manager facility also utilizes quat ammonia. proper mixing for the on site quat ammonia sanitizer reviewed. also the kitchen and bar sanitizer spray bottled uses fully concentrated quat ammonia, flashing dark green , exceeding 500 ppm, on contact . PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.12, P: Refrigerated Medicines, Storage****************employee medicine bottle was placed in the kitchen near the food prep. informed staff in charge regarding the policy on employee health . discarded. corrected. use of a designated area reviewed. manager removed all sanitizer bottles in use all refilled to proper dilution at 200 ppm. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority,0 _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedThe 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: Sergio-facility manager

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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 →