First Watch
A°1534 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86290
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Inspection report emailed.
Aug 31, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and ensuring all old stickers are removed during the warewashing process. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed diced and shaved ham in the top cooler line with internal temperatures of 50*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Observed various meats and cheeses in refrigerated drawers with internal temperatures ranging from 52-55*F. According to manager, all items had been in units for less than 3 hours. All items were moved to the walk-in and put on ice to rapidly cool. All TCS food must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed refrigerated drawers on the line with an ambient temperature of 50*F. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F or below. Please repair prior to re-inspection on 9/10/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed written policy for using time as a control. No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
2025
Dec 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed horse radish dressing stored on countertop with an internal temperature of 70*F. PIC stated dressing was left out for more than 2 hours and was discarded at time of inspection. Also observed, pre-cooked barbacoa with an internal temperature of 48-50*f on prep table. Product was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
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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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked grilled onions with an internal temperature of 50*f cooling in a enclosed deep plastic container. Grilled onions were moved to sheet pan and placed in freezer to rapidly chill. Also observed canned salsa cooling in enclosed in plastic container with an internal temperature of 45-48*F. Item was uncovered to allow air flow.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Food must be cooled from 135*f to 70*f within 2 hours and from 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours.
Sep 10, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked mushrooms, grilled onions, and roasted sun dried tomatoes with an internal temperature of 76-88*F after 1.5 hours of cooling. Foods were being cooled enclosed in plastic containers 4 inches high. All items were moved to sheet pan and placed in freezer to rapidly chill.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Food must be cooled from 135*f to 70*f within 2 hours and from 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours.
May 13, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed gravy cooling in enclosed container with an internal temperature of 86*F. According to Lable gravy had been cooling since 6:30AM, more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw bacon stored on rack at room temperature with an internal temperature of 63*F. According to PIC, bacon was stored at room temperature of 2 hours and moved to oven to cook. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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. 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.
2024
Dec 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Deborah Fromm
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 Arugula and leafy greens mixture stored in metal containers above prep table with an internal temperature of 69*F. PIC stated salad is not kept for long and was advised to use time as a control for food safety. PIC, labeled containers with 4 hour time, including prep time and discard time. Cold TCS foods must be stored below 41*F, unless using time as a control Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Carrie Berry
Sep 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Carrie Berry
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.-- Observed employee sanitizing a food contact surface on the make line then proceed to handle food for customer orders without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with PIC. Hands must be washed after sanitizing surfaces and before handling food or making customer orders. Employee washed hands for 20 seconds at the time of inspection before continuing to make customer orders. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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.-- Observed cooked mushrooms with an internal temperature range of 60-62F located in the prep cooler. Per PIC, the food items were prep the day of the inspection and then moved to the prep coolers. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the back reach-in refrigerator, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Foods prepared from ingredients at room temperature must be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 97Raising Cane'sA°1502 S Signal Butte Rd · 120 m away
- 96Backyard TacoA+1562 S Signal Butte Rd · 140 m away
- —Starbucks1519 S Signal Butte Rd · 220 m away
- 98Sprouts Farmers MarketA1240 S Signal Butte Rd · 390 m away
- 100Baskin RobbinsA1252 S Signal Butte Rd · 390 m away
- 95CinnaholicA°1252 S Signal Butte Rd · 390 m away
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 →