Original Chop Shop
A°1850 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85023
Score based on 10 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 history13 on record
2026
Aug 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 21, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Inspector explained to PIC requirements and information related to a routine inspection. PIC reviewed extensively with inspector rules from FDA Food Code in order to get more familiarized.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed at cooking area two small containers/pitchers without a label on. Per PIC, both containers had potable water inside & were used for cooking purposes. PIC labeled both containers at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels 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.
2025
Sep 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory. Sanitarian 764 present.
Sep 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 3, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
report emailed to facility PIC, facility manager was registered for the AMC class scheduled for 10-2-2025 (9-11am, located at 1645 E. roosevelt phx AZ 85006Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline salad reach-in cooler, noted cut tomatoes, cut lettuce pans. garbanzos, Hummus, shredded cheese, temperatures were taken, indicating 51-52 deg f . also, small bottles of ranch dressing at 51-53 deg f . facility manager was present. discarded pans. see embargo. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
Inspector's notes
observed facility sanitizer in the three compartment and in the sanitizer bucket, exceeding500 ppm. per manager recently, new sanitizer has been replaced for the older multi quat. discussed the proper mixing, manager drained and diluted. also spray bottle filled with chlorine, exceeding 200 ppm. (Flashing on test strip. ) manager drained and refilled. proper sanitizer concentration obtained. please monitor Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
observed in the grill line, one of the reach-in prep. coolers in use, checked temperature 44-50 deg f . per manager awaiting a service order. please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f . re-inspection scheduled. 9-15-2025.
Show full county text
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.
May 5, 2025Routine2 priority3 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline, steam table, chopped grilled chicken at 108 deg f . showed manager. manager transferred food to metal pan from a plastic pan, added more hot water to the steam table, adjusted the water level and reheated chicken to 165 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline , grill area food cooler drawers, pas of cooked sliced beef and cooked/grilled chicken, (pans were overfilled, Temperatures at 48 deg f . discussed the tcs food proper cold holding. manager removed both pans. suggested to use less portioned bags and utilize walk-in cooler for excess food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
Inspector's notes
observed few spray bottles in use, filled with yellow liquid, no label. discussed with manager. per manager, cooking oil. please label spray bottles. (identification label reviewed) Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. 3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed food cutting boards placed directly by hand washing sink, splash zone. showed manager. manager relocated food cutting boards to a clean -dry place. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
in the back kitchen, one of the ceiling panels removed creating an opening to the roof area. please re-install the ceiling panel Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jan 9, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
facility managers emails updated in Tyler. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
hand washing station in the back food prep. paper towel needed. discussed with manager. refilled. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: handwashing sink in the back food prep. station, soap not provided. discussed with manager. soap obtained. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline, smaller steam table, grilled steak pan at 122-133 deg f . discussed the proper minimum hot holding for on site prepared tcs. also reviewed the proper operation for the steam table such as the hot water level and utilizing shallower metal pan for food service. manager added more hot water, also switched to metal pan and reheated tcs food to 165 deg f . corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline open reach-in coler, the pan of salami at 47-53 deg f. pan was overfilled. discussed with assistant manager on duty. manager removed food pan. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
in the cookline, grill area, noted a spray bottle filled with yellow fluid. no label. discussed with manager. identified as cooking oil. manager created a label for the bottle. also in the front food service area, found a spray bottle with a fluid. showed maager. manager labeled the spray bottle as water. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed some wet wiping cloth left on the food station counters. discussed with manager, manager has a designated sanitizer multi quat policy for the wet cloth. towels were removed. corrected
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 4-901.12 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location
2024
Sep 10, 2024Routine2 priorityC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline, pans of diced cooked chicken at 118-120 deg f . also pans of chicken grilled patties and steaks at 118-120. notified kitchen shift leader regrading the temperature. all removed and rheated to 165 deg f . recommended to verify the food storage in the steam table, temp check and water level for the chicken steam table reviewed. manager refilled the steam table with hot water to a designated level. use of smalled metal pans for storing tcs food reviewed,
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of sliced turkey, with a hand written market, dated 8-30. per manager, that is the preparation date. MCESD use by date policy reviewed. manager discarded the rte food passed the 7 days. see embargo. also a pan of on site prepared salsa, dated 8-30, manager will reviewed the mcesd use by date policy with kitchen staff.
Show full county text
Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.
May 31, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Signer: Jeremy-manager on duty
Feb 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Sanitarian 764 present. 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Signer: Alexia-PIC
2023
Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Alexia-PIC
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 89Lucky Lou's American GrillA1850 S Val Vista Dr · 0 m away
- 100Five GuysA°1902 S Val Vista Dr · 80 m away
- 93Pei WeiA°1902 S Val Vista Dr · 80 m away
- 86Rodizio GrillA1840 S Val Vista Dr · 110 m away
- 88Tokyo Joe'sA1935 S Val Vista Dr · 100 m away
- 98Starbucks CoffeeA°1939 S Val Vista Dr · 130 m away
- 95First WatchA°1939 S Val Vista Dr · 130 m away
- 83Aubergine KitchenB°1939 S Val Vista Dr · 130 m away
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 →