Leading Edge Academy

10115 E University Dr, Mesa 85207

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88337

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report emailed.

2025

Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 28, 2025Re-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. Received picture of thermometer via email

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 foundationB

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

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed non functional probing thermometer. Only high temp thermometers were available at time of inspection, initial temp starting above 100*F. Discussed importance of keeping a working probing thermometer on site to ensure food is received within temperature. Please obtain prior to 5.1.25

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). Establishment was conducting an outdoor grilling preparing burgers without valid approval from the Department. Remodel plans must be submitted to the Department with-in 5 days via the following link: https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee leave kitchen establishment to go outdoors and return to assemble food without first washing 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.

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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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employees cooking hamburger patties from a raw state on outdoor grill without a handwashing sink available. According to PIC, hamburger patties were leftover from their fall festival on Friday 10/25 and had the intent to serve hamburger patties to students as an alternative option for lunch. Internal temperature of hamburger patties was at 165*f at time of inspection, but food handler did not have a thermometer available outside. After cooking hamburger patties, they were stored on grill in aluminum container with an internal temperature of 120*f prior to bringing them to kitchen for hot holding.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked hamburgers stored in upright reach-in warmers with an internal temperature of 120*F. According to PIC, hamburgers had been removed from grill 5 minutes prior to inspection and was instructed to re-heat for 15 seconds prior to hot holding. Also, observed hamburgers patties being held hot on outdoor grill with an internal temperature of 120*F. PIC, was also instructed to re-heat beef patties to 165*f for 15 seconds prior to hot holding.

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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.

May 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedThe 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: B,Signer: Carol Macias

#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 gluten free bean dip portioned in plastic containers with an internal temperature of 50*F. According to PIC, all foods are discarded at the end of lunch but could not provide written policy or documentation to show that all foods are discarded at time of inspection. Gluten free food temperatures are not documented when received from catering company. Discussed importance of receiving temperatures to ensure food is received below 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 9, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedThe 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: B,Signer: Carol Macias

#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. Employee restocked at time of inspection. All handwashing sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →