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B

1021 N Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85207

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83935

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 8, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 7, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please ensure all employees have food handler's certification within 30 days of hire. Inspection report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain additional certification by the next routine inspection. 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on the meat slicer blade. According to employee, slicer had been used and cleaned earlier in the day. All food contact surfaces must be free of food debris to prevent bacterial growth. Please ensure slicer remains clean to sight and touch after cleaning. Slicer was cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

2025

Oct 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed thermostat on cold table registering at 52*F. All food and ambient air temperature was registering at 41*F and below. Please have unit serviced to ensure thermostat is accurate.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed small reach-in cooler, with ice build up. All TCS food stored in reach-in cooler had an internal temperature of 41*F at time of inspection. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Nov 13, 2024Re-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.

Nov 8, 2024Re-Inspection1 priority1 coreB°

Re-inspection scheduled to 11.13.24 by inspector.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Certified Food Protection manager for current employee expired on September 2024. No food handlers cards available for any employees on site. All employees handling food must have a food handlers card available upon request

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed floor drain to prep sink and three compartment sink draining slowly. Standing water remains in floor drain after all water is shut off and is not fully draining. PIC stated plumber was on site on 11.7.24 but could not provide receipts at time of inspection. Upon observation, repairs were not completed. Please correct prior to 11.13.24

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

Nov 6, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Certified Food Protection manager for current employee expired on September 2024. No food handlers cards available for any employees on site. All employees handling food must have a food handlers card available upon request

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed low fat milk in upright beverage cooler in dining area with an internal temperature of 56*f. PIC discarded milk at time of inspection. Discontinue use of equipment until repairs are completed and unit is holding ambient air temperature below 41*F. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed floor drain to prep sink and three compartment sink draining slowly. Standing water remains in floor drain after all water is shut off an is not fully draining. According to PIC, issues with floor drain have been occurring for 2 months and repairs have not been completed. Must complete repairs by 11.8.24.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

May 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 18,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Christine Stephenson

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

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. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near cash register. PIC was instructed to restock paper towels. Please ensure all hand washing sinks have soap and paper towels available at all times. 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. Observed low fat milk in upright beverage cooler in dining area with an internal temperature of 55*f. PIC discarded milk at time of inspection. Discontinue use until repairs are completed and unit is holding ambient air temperature below 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer, causing unit to make loud noises. please make repairs prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Edward Smith

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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 →