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Cafe Mix

A

4405 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81364

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed reduced oxygen packed (vacuum sealed) sausages in a bucket on freezer floor. Observed Smart Storage vacuum sealer. Per the employees, the vacuum sealed meat in the freezer is for employees only and not for serving to the public. Discussed the variance requirements for reduced oxygen packaging and requested that the smart sealer and vacuum sealed products are removed from the premises prior to next routine inspection and to contact inspector for information on how to apply for a variance if the establishment would like to integrate ROP to their food processes. Inspection report was e-mailed.

2025

Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Observed sausages in non-commercial reduced oxygen packaging in walk-in freezer in kitchen. Discussed ROP processes with employees. Per the employees, the ROP sausages are for employees only and not for consumer service. Discussed the need for a county approved HACCP plan and variance if ROP packaging is performed for public service.

Aug 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed ensuring that rendered fat is cold held if kept for use as a future ingredient. Discussed parasite destruction for salmon filets marked with consumer advisory. Advised removing asterisk if salmon is not undercooked or obtaining records if it is.

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed replacing door sweep to door in back of kitchen and completing the course for the CFPM.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a build-up of pink organic matter in the scaffolding of the ice machine. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.14

Inspector's notes

Observed gyro meat on spit with an internal temperature of 68*f and flame was turned off. According person in charge (PIC) gyro meat is from frozen and raw, when establishment is slow and the hot wells filled with gyro meat are full, the burner is turned off. Discussed keeping flame on low to ensure a continuous cooking process. and finishing the cook step at 155*f degrees before cook and serve. PIC turned on heat at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.14 (A-E) - Priority: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

Jun 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailedAward: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Greg Novak

2023

Oct 2, 2023Routine2 coreA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. CFPM must be on site at all times. No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Gregory Novak

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Observed Ice machine shoot with visible pink organic matter. Please clean to sight and touch by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a package of pita on floor underneath storage rack in the walk-in. Manager moved to appropriate location at time of inspection. Food in storage must be 6-inches off the floor on a non-contaminated surface. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →