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JC Wings

B°

437 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81672

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

85
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 34 (4 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 15, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 15, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed inside a fridge located near the cooking area multiple TCS items such as fresh chopped watermelon, papaya and lettuce without any date marking on. Per PIC all three food items were from yesterday morning. PIC date marked all food items inside the fridge at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Mar 16, 2026Routine2 coreA°

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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

Inspector's notes

General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors 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.

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°

report emailed. food cooling strategies were reviewed with manager. manager will provide additional training to staff.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

wet wiping cloth left on the kitchen prep. stations. sanitizer buckets were not in use. suggested to fill on site chlorine sanitizer buckets and place wet wiping cloth in designated sanitizer. manager prepared chlorine at 50 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure one staff on duty has obtained a certified food manager. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed 6 deep trays of fried chicken wings placed in the back room, left unrefrigerated. inquired about preparation time. temperatures indicating 84-99 deg f . per manager frying started at 2pm. recommended to place all tce food in flat pans and utilize on site upright coolers. 2 tier cooling described in detail. manager transferred and allocated shelves in the upright coolers and upright freezers. please ensure tcs food is properly cooled rapidly to 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

observed back screen door in disrepair. a gap at the bottom approximately 6 inches open to kitchen floors. also the front facility doors were all left open during the inspection. informed manager. all closed. please allow self closure for the facility front and back entry doors. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals Addl Notes: observed flies in the food prep. area. trash bins left open, some greasy towels left on the kitchen floor. discussed with manager strategies to minimize, irradicate presence of flies. manager removed all soiled towels and covered all trash cans. also closed the facility back entry doors . installation of pest control fly lights or utilizing certified pest control reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

observed equipment in disrepair left on the back rooms, also floors had some accumulations in the back food prep. areas. multiple trash cans in the front food service as well as the restroom and the back food prep. area filled with debris. please removed all unnecessary articles out of food prep. area. frequency of cleaning the kitchen floors and emptying bathroom and food prep. dumpsters reviewed. please ensure the food facility floors are kept in a sanitary condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Aug 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 18, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°

report emailed. re-inspection for food cooler scheduled 7-28-2025. informed manager .Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

observed at the kitchen back food prep. hand washing station, no paper towel . discussed with manager. manager obtained paper towel Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

at the time of arrival to facility, observed large deep tubs of cooked chicken wings at 98-130 deg f . all left out on the shelves. per manager prepared after lunch. suggested to utilize the onsite flat metal trays and 4-inch metal pans and place all cooling food, in all available food coolers. 2 tier cooling discussed. Maricopa county guidance cooling document reviewed. copy provided. also informed staff to assess cooling existing 4-5 tubs of chicken prior to preparing/frying more chicken. owner was not on site. spoke to owner via phone. cooling tcs food strategies reviewed. staff started to place food in designated shallow metal pans and placing in on site refrigerator and on site freezer spacers for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed in the upright food prep. cooler, tubs of fried chicken at 47 deg f. per manager on duty, prepared yesterday. manager was informed of the temperature requirement (41 deg f). manager discarded cooked tcs food. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . see emabrgo

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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 in the back food prep. closet room, 2 upright refrigerators. units operating at 55-56 deg f . spoke to owner via phone. manager is trying to get part and service scheduled for these units. re-inspection scheduled for 10days. please ensure food coolers are capable of maintaining 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 10 days, 7-28-2025

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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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

observed some plastic tubs in the back food prep. filled with powders. no identification label. staff identified as salt/sugar, and seasonings. please label all food ingredient plastic containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

observed wet wiping cloth were left on the food prep. stations. discussed with staff on duty. manager removed all. chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine4 priority1 foundation1 coreD°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the upright cooler in the food prep. area, raw hamburger were placed on the shelf over corn, vegetable. showed manager. manager relocated raw meat to a designated lower shelf. corrected

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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

observed pans of hot dogs, cooked soft bacon, cut veggies in the upright cooler pans, portioned no use by date observed. manager on duty. provided a coaching moment for the kitchen food handling staff. MCESD use by date policy reviewed, all rte/tcs pans were provided with a use by date at the time of inspection. corrected

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-206.11

Inspector's notes

observed a gallon sprayer of pesticides placed in the back room, dry storage area . informed manager to ensure all pest control is conducted by a licensed certified pest control. manager removed discarded pesticides. corrected PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: observed at the food prep. back room, on the prep. counter near the microwave , spray bottles of degreaser. also some other chemical spray container of window cleaner placed atop utensils and single service take out containers. notified manager. all chemicals were removed. relocated to a designated shelf corrected

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Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11 - Priority: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

observed at the facility restroom, garden hose attached to the faucet. left on, under pressure. showed pic. manager disconnected the pressure washer , also disconnected the hose from the faucet.

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Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

observed at the facility employee restroom, trash can was uncovered and full. informed manager on duty to ensure the trash cans are kept covered. manager emptied the debris, all cleaned. proper trash receptacle cover was installed. corrected

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Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Aug 6, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the food prep. back kitchen , spray cans of degreaser and stainless steel chemicals, stored directly above food, cooking ingredients, informed manager . relocated chemicals. corrected.

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Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

observed large open bins of powder in the food prep. no label. asked staff . identified as sugar. please label ingredient containers manager corrected

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Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. 3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

for the employee restrooms trash cans, provide a cover. showed PIC

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Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) _ BGrade and had _ 1Priority, _ 2Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager****************spoke to owner via phone manager is attending the certified food manager course. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 5,Signer: Mr. Juan A.--facility manager in charge

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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.**************checked the employee restroom, observed soap and paper towel dispenser for the employee hand washing basin were empty. informed manager in charge. refilled at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.***************in the upright back food prep, cooler, noted a tub of cooked chicken wings at 59-61 deg f . informed manager regarding the tcs temperature. per manager prepared last night. manager discarded tcs . please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. see embargo. recommended daily temp log to assure tcs is kept at 41 deg f or colder. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils**************observed masking tape used for the date marking tcs food pans. numerous masking tapes left on the washed pans. recommended to peel/remove old date marking sticker to ensure full cleaning and sanitizing for the food pans. manager will discuss with the dishwashing staff. manager removed old tags and rewashed and sanitized food pans. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager****************spoke to owner via phone manager is attending the certified food manager course. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.Award: A,Signer: Carlos-manager in charge

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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 →