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September's Bar

A

500 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88663

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.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 8, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 23, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

/Observed RTE meat and chili, roast beef, ham and pastrami stored in the refrigerator without date marks. Per PIC, the deli meats were opened on foods 9/19 and the chili was prepared offsite under the same ownership on 9/20. All RTE/TCS were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a large accumulation of dust on the overhead fan in the kitchen. Observed a 1/2 inch piece of dust dislodge and land on the cutting board. PIC removed the cutting board for cleaning. Advised PIC to remove fan as all areas cannot easily be cleaned and may cause contamination of food or food contact surfaces with discharge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shaunna Seybold

2023

Aug 9, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: -Establishment is cooling down cheese sauce overnight. Advised PIC to leave cheese sauce in the warmer until used or up to 7 days from opening. Discussed reheated cheese needs to reach 165*F for 15 seconds before being held hot at 135*F or above. Keeping cheese sauce hot will reduce the number of times the cheese passes through the danger zone. -Advised PIC to remove the freezer from the walk in cooler and place in the back store room to help air flow in the walk in cooler. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shaunna Seibold

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ------- Observed a soft shelf liner used on the racks near the walk in cooler door with visible food debris on them. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC removed material at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to replace with a hard plastic shelf liner that can be easily washed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding ------- Observed the light bay in the back kitchen without proper shielding. The PIC indicated that all lights would be properly shielded prior to the next routine inspection. Advised the PIC that all lights must be properly shielded to prevent contamination from broken light pieces. Advised PIC that shatterproof LED lights may also be used in place of glass bulbs. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →