Snowfox

2724 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85209

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88379

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

At sushi station, observed sushi knife with visible accumulation of food debris. Sushi bar PIC stated that cutting boards and sushi knife had not been washed rinsed and sanitized since 7am. Inspector asked if they had in-use sanitizer buckets to clean knife and cutting board in between shifts. Chef stated they only use a rag with water. Cutting boards removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.

Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining a second pH probe and spare batteries for the probes. Inspection report emailed.

2025

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food handling employees must obtain food handlers cards prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Reach in portion of sushi prep table was iced over. Equipment was maintaining ambient air temperature of 41*F and below at time of inspection. All cold TCS foods had internal temperature of 41*f and below, using a probing thermometer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Oct 4, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

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

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority8-103.12

Inspector's notes

After pH meter calibration, acidified rice had pH of 3.5 -3.6. Ideal pH range for acidifcation of rice is 3.9-4.3 to be in compliance with variance. Provided training to employees, to ensure proper rice and vinegar measurements are occurring. It was determined that employee was adding double the amount of vinegar that is required for proper acidification.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed tuna fish thawing in reduced oxygen packaging in reach-in cooler. PIC, was instructed to remove fish from package to allow proper thawing.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Reach in portion of sushi prep table was iced over.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Jun 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received an B Grade and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed updating parasite destruction letters to current year. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.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,orContact 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Mark Mayhew

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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 employee actively washing dishes and sanitizing for 10 seconds. Instructed employee to sanitize for a total of 1 minute prior to removing to air dry and did so at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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 different dates of TCS food products throughout cold holding equipment. According to PIC, some employees use the expiration date, while others use the prep date. Discussed date marking procedures to ensure food is not stored for more than 7 days. Also observed crab dated for more than 7 days, but had not reached expiration date. PIC re-dated foods at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed tuna fish thawing in reduced oxygen packaging at room temp. PIC, was instructed to remove from package and move to prep table to properly thaw. Also discussed alternative thawing procedures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

SnowFox inspection.This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations observed at the time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.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,orContact 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Meghann Wick - Manager

2023

Oct 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Observed parasite destruction letters, and pH logs.Confirmed email with manager.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Thuam Pi

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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 →