Mochinut LLC
A°117 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82869
Score based on 7 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 history7 on record
2026
Aug 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking for cheese foam, CFPM time frame, TAC policies.First aid kit on site. Emailed vomit and fecal cleanup procedures, and TAC procedures.
Apr 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2025
Jul 14, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two wooden spoons used for removing doughnuts from the fryer, dark and discolored with cracks and chips in the wood. Discussed with PIC that wood should not be used as a food contact surface unless it is close-grained and sealed. Discussed with PIC that the spoon wood is porous and absorbent. Discussed the importance of being able to properly clean food-contact surfaces. Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface. Hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood may be used for cutting boards; cutting blocks; bakers' tables; and utensils such as rolling pins, doughnut dowels, salad bowls, and chopsticks; and wooden paddles used in confectionery operations for pressure scraping kettles when manually preparing confections at a temperature of 110oc (230of) or above. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed cardboard being used on shelving below containers of shortening with grease build up. Informed PIC that cardboard may not be used in the construction of an establishment due to it being absorbent and not easily cleanable. Discussed preventing pests with PIC. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.17 - Core: Wood, Use Limitation
Jan 30, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC date marking any prepped or prepared TCS food product kept over 24 hours. Not to exceed 7 days, with day one being the da it was prepared.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager must be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed boxes of mayonnaise, brown sugar syrup, strawberry puree, and fructose stored directly on the floor in the hallway to the bathroom and back storage room. Informed PIC that all food must be stored at least 6 inches off of the ground at all times. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed boxes of single use articles, including plastic cups and to go donut containers stored directly on the floor in the hallway towards the bathroom and back storage room. Informed PIC that these single use items need to be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at all times. Single-Service and Single-Use Articles must be stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.11(A), (B) and (D) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
2024
Aug 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed how to properly set up three-compartment sink with new kitchen staff and how to test concentration of sanitizer.
Feb 26, 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 report emailed to Owner. ****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.Award: A,Signer: Issabelle Holquin, Front Staff
2023
Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Signer: Archie W.,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1
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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 →