Bashas'
BCutting Edge9925 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84963
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed placing fried chicken on 4-hour time as a control if hot holding issues persist. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed slicer stored as clean under a plastic bag with food debris buildup on the blade. According to manager, slicer is not used. All food contact surfaces stored as clean must be free of food debris to prevent possible cross contamination. Slicer was set aside to be 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed fried chicken pieces with internal temperatures ranging from 100-110*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to cooking log, items had been hot holding for just over 2 hours. All hot held TCS foods must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Fried chicken was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Jun 5, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
Jan 29, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed fried chicken pieces and fried potato wedges in the hot case with internal temperatures ranging from 110-130*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, items had been cooked and placed in the hot case about an hour prior. Discussed adding items like fried chicken and potato wedges pieces to the time as control policy. All items were recorded to be discarded after 4 hours from the time they were put in the hot case on the time as control sheet. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2025
Aug 22, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tracks on cold deli meats display case with accumulation of debris. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
May 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed deli slicer covered with a plastic bag with food debris on food contact surface. According to PIC, slicer had not been used for 8 months and was instructed to disassemble and store clean to prevent pests. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed BBQ beans in display case with a date of 5/19 (1 day past discard date).
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of cleaning in place policies.
May 21, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Emailed ReportNo County legal action will result from 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Alex Lepak
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Observed pepperoni pizza in display case under heat lamp. According to PIC, pizza uses time as a control but could not provide documentation to provide info on when food is discarded. Time stamp for pizza was documented at time of inspection. Please ensure all logs or records are maintained to ensure discard time is being documented. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 4, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.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,- Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)- Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)- 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-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: C,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Ro Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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 tomato residue on food contact surfaces of deli slicer. PIC disassembled deli slicer to wash, rinse and sanitize in three compartment sink. Discussed importance of maintaining a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed steamed veggies (120*F) and quarter leg chicken in hot case with an internal temperature of 120*f-130*F in various parts of food items. PIC stated items had been in case for 1 hour and were re-heated to 165*F for 15 seconds before placing back into hot case. Discussed importance of using deep metal pans to help maintain temperatures above 135*f. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 14, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex Lepak
This address holds 4 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →