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Ike's Love and Sandwiches

B°

1335 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88483

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 7, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 21, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 24, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a spray bottle with cleaner in it that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the spray bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

No covered waste receptacle for the restroom used by women. Provide as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris and dirt surrounding the mop sink and food prep sink. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Sep 23, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a covered pan of sliced turkey in the walk in cooler at 47*F internally. Per PIC, the turkey had just been sliced less than 30 minutes prior. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Mar 19, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Michael Maldonado

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered ------ No covered trash can observed in the women's restroom. Please provide a covered trash can prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Nov 7, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager (CFM) available on site at the time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Establishment currently has one CFM. Discussed that an additional CFM may be required. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erik Klasimski

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ------ Observed wiping cloths stored in sani water containing 0 ppm quat sanitizer when measured with a chemical test strip. Discussed that unless dry, sani towels should be kept in an approved sanitizer at the appropriate concentration (150-400ppm for the establishment’s quat sanitizer). The PIC removed the wet towels to be cleaned and placed new towels on the counter stored in a quat solution measuring 150ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered ------ No covered trash can observed in the women's restroom. Please provide a covered trash can prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Oct 5, 2023Reviewnot scored

Final construction for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Joe J. and RS# 1317 by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Please address the listed items prior to the routine inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Other (FD PR)County code (MCEHC)

1) Adjust the metered sinks in the restrooms to ensure they maintain flow for 15 seconds. Observed a 10 second flow. 2) Caulk the gaps at the cove base tile in the walk-in cooler, as needed. 3) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility. 4) Caulk any wall holes. 5) Provide a u-shaped toilet seat in the women's restroom. 6) Provide a small, lidded sanitary napkin waste in the women's restroom. :

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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 →