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9241 E Cadence Pkwy, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88812

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 2, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility has a hood system that has been installed 2-3 weeks ago, and not approved from the city and no permit from the county yet. Gave the information to contact plan review. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.Talked to facility about food sources.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed butter at 57F, cream cheese at 58F, and cooked zuchini at 62F above the cold line inside the sandwich fridge. Manager embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods in the fridge are kept at 41F or less. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Facility has unused equipment (food saver equipment, paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers) that are no longer in use. Remove all unnecessary equipment from the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about an upcoming remodel at the establishment, that they are getting ready to submit for the indoor kitchen area. Talked to staff about consumer advisory, and hand sink requirements.

2025

Sep 18, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Manager said they have applied for outdoor cooking variance, waiting for approved from City of Mesa. Facility is discontinuing used of cold brew.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical spray bottle without the label on it. Manager said it was sanitizer, and labeled the bottle. Ensure that all chemicals are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed facility is using slate stoneware for food contact surfaces as serving plates. Product isn't easily cleanable. Talked to manager about options for food contact surfaces. Ensure that only cleanable surfaces are for food products. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Facility had old equipment, food saver machine, and other equipment no longer in permanent use in the facility. Ensure that items not in used are removed from the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed facility has FRP behind the cooking equipment and panini press. Ensure that walls (from the hood to the floor) are of a fire rated material. Manager said would be putting up stainless steel. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jun 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

**Talked to manager about needing commercial grade equipment in the facility.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Talked to staff about outdoor cooking area that construction has started, hood equipment possibly needed based on their current menu, and a grease trap possibly for their menu items. Please submit paperwork to our plan review office to ensure compliance.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed toxic spray bottle with no, or incorrect labels on the bottles. Manager corrected during inspection. Ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly labeled to reduce misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed FRP wall covering behind the flat top grill. Talked to manager about materials to use. Ensure that material behind the cooking equipment is a fire-rated surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 18, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Jessica E. 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jessica Etts

#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 both hand sinks without towels and one without soap in establishment. Discussed having soap and towels at all sinks at all times. PIC will fill dispensers with soap and towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 ice machine with orangish organic growth inside. Discussed regular cleaning of ice machine to prevent growth. Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed microwave with visible food debris inside. Discussed cleaning microwave when visibly dirty or once every 24 hours. PIC cleaned microwave. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →