PlateScore

Bashas'

A+Cutting Edge

16605 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-85007

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

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

98
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 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

Jul 7, 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.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Mar 30, 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.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

2025

Oct 2, 2025Routine1 coreA+

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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed marred floor surfaces. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain cleanable floor surfaces as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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 at time of inspection.

Feb 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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 at time of inspection.

2024

Nov 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed food service worker, with gloved hands, enter the area from the retail floor and obtain a steak from the service case without first removing his gloves and washing his hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PIC instructed worker. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the ice and pieces of seafood in the handwash sink. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Advised regarding working condition of one evaporator in the walk-in cooler (the unit was holding below 39F). The PIC scheduled repair service. Confirmed the emailed report was received.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, was awarded an “A+” grade. and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Troy Mead

2023

Sep 12, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, was awarded an “A+” grade, and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with Badge #283.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Troy Mead

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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →