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Local Legends Bar & Grill

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7303 E Main St, Mesa 85207

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88908

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 22 (4 priority, 3 foundation, 3 core)Dec 8, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 28 (4 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bags of ice stored in freezer without a label to identify place of origin. According to PIC, bags packaged on site and sold for retail. Discussed label requirements. Basic requirements for ice bags are 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed equipment cleaning requirements.

Sep 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Dec 2, 2024Routine1 priorityB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed eggs at 45F, cut tomatoes at 47F at prep fridge on the line. Manager put lunch service items back in the walkin, been in prep fridge for 2.5 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less.

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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.

Oct 21, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ice dumping and in bar hand sink basin. Manager removed the ice. Ensure that hand sinks are used only for hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed container of butter out at 80F stored on the counter from easlier service. Manager said it was placed there this morning, no timestamp on the container. Talked to manager about options,and confirmed it was real butter. Ensure that TCS foods stored on the counter are timestamped for up to 4 hours before discard. Have written policy for it. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Manager removed the product.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

Jul 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

The Operator was emailed the advisory report and web information to apply for a minor remodel for outdoor cooking.

May 22, 2024Routine4 priority2 foundation2 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedA pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [21], [P-3-501.18], and #19 P-3-501.16(A)(1) which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.**A training inspection was offered as well as on 12/5/23. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager***3rd repeat violation. PIC provided two separate certificates for current employees that were not present. Please ensure there is at least 1 CFPM present during all hours of operation. **Establishment is currently operating under "Local Legends Bar and Grill" under the same ownership. Emailed the Operator the administrative name change form. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 15,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Rose Alexander

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-101.11

Priority Foundation-2-101.11, Pf: Assignment; Person In Charge Present Multiple Priority violations noted and no CFPM present. Cook stated reheating temperature was 135F. Discussed reheating temperatures of 165F for TCS food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed chili and ground beef holding 120-128F in the steam table. Also observed cooked sausage holding 108F on a tray placed over the grill. PIC discarded the chili and ground beef, as they had been reheated around 7am. The sausage was reheated to 165F. TCS food items must hold 135F or greater when hot holding. :

#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 liquid egg 51F, cooked sausage 51F, and chopped ham 51F in small refrigerator on the far right of the assembly line. The refrigerator was holding 42.4F-44F, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer. Inspector condemned the unit for use of TCS food items, as it has been documented as improperly holding TCS food items in previous inspection reports. PIC moved the breakfast items to the walk in cooler. TCS foods must hold 41F or below when cold holding. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.18

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 a bag of corned beef from 5/11. The food item was discarded. TCS food must be stored for no more than 7 days including the prep date. 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 a large container of salsa with no date. PIC stated it was made on Monday and placed a date on the container. TCS food must be dated and stored for no more than 7 days. ***Both Repeat Violations Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed over 200ppm Chlorine bleach in a sanitizer bucket on the assembly line. The bucket contents were emptied and refilled to 50ppm. Sanitizer levels for Chlorine bleach must be between 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt/debris on the walk in freezer floor, as well as the floor lifting. Also observed missing ceiling tile above the hand sink by the walk in refrigerator. Please clean/correct. **REPEAT VIOLATION Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed an outdoor smoker/grill in back of the establishment, and kitchen equipment that is not in use. Please remove from establishment premises. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting Observed inadequate lighting in the walk in freezer. Please correct to allow for proper cleaning and visibility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, violation #50 P-5-402.13 has been corrected.Please move the outdoor grease trap to a concrete surface prior to the next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Kevin Price

Dec 5, 2023Routine4 priority3 foundation3 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.OF NOTE: A re-inspection will occur by 12/8Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager***2nd Repeat violation. PIC (Marco) stated that he has one but does not have it on hand. Please email it to inspector within 72 hours. **Discussed AMC Training and the AMC Toolbox with the PIC**Discussed Inspection Upon Request**Please contact permitting services to apply for a minor remodel for outdoor grilling:Phone: 602-506-3301 Email: esplanreview@mail.maricopa.govInspection was emailedOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 12,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Rose Alexander

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the hand sink by the kitchen entrance blocked with a tray. Inspector removed the tray. Hand sinks must be empty at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed packaged ground pork stored above cooked chicken that was uncovered in the walk in refrigerator. PIC re-arranged the items and placed the raw pork below the chicken. Please arrange according to final cooking temperature requirements to prevent cross contamination and place ready to eat food items above any raw animal foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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 sausage 58F on a tray, held from breakfast service and cooling down in the top portion of the refrigeration prep table that was holding 43.8F on bottom and 58F on the top. PIC discarded the sausage. Discussed cooling food items in the walk in refrigerator only. TCS food must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. If still cooling, the food must be cooling using an ice bath, walk in refrigerator, or freezer for rapid cooling. Please verify that all refrigeration units are working properly. Do not use the top portion of the prep table coolers for cooling as there is inadequate air flow. 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 cooked pasta, soup, and beef without a date mark in the walk in refrigerator. PIC placed dates on all items. TCS food items must be dated and stored for no more than 7 days including the prep date. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 pizza sauce from 11/27 in the prep cooler on the assembly line. PIC discarded the item. TCS food items and tomato sauce from cans must be stored for no more than 7 days once opened. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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. This establishment is doing outdoor cooking using a smoker for food items such as meat/briskets. The smoker was located in the back of the establishment by the dumpsters. Please submit a minor remodel within 7 days if outdoor cooking is desired, or remove the smoker from the premises entirely prior to the re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed a sauce cup stored in avocado ranch. Please use scoops with handles only. Also observed an ice scoop with the handle stored in the ice in the bar. Please use only scoops with handles and store them properly to avoid contamination with the handles. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed a heavy leak of sewage coming from the grease trap. The grease is visibly surrounding the grease trap. This may be due to a leak or to grease not being discarded properly. Please clean areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed dirt and litter on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed an accumulation of food debris in the microwave and behind the grill/fryers/stove. Observed food debris stuck around the lids of the prep tables on the assembly line. Observed dust surrounding the fans of the walk in cooler used for kegs and storing TCS items like milk. Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed a large smoker outside in the back of the establishment and other kitchen appliances. Please remove. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-202.18

Core-4-202.18, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Observed the filters in left side of the hood system with a dark accumulation of dust and/grease. Please clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager***1st Repeat violation. PIC stated she is taking the exam in October 2023.Inspection was emailedOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Kasey King

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