Smoking Tiger BBQ
A°1919 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88981
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Discussed some Food Code regulations with PIC at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the back food prep. station, hand washing sink. soap dispenser was empty. discussed with manager. manager obtained a new soap container/dispenser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed on site prepared soups , including veggies and beef, at 108-114 deg f . discussed the proper hot holding for tcs food. per manager made daily. suggested to monitor hot holding to ensure tcs food is kept at 135 deg f . manager removed soup pans. reheated to 165 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of cooked beef, chopped veggies, onsite prepared salads, cooked /cooled shrimp, without a use by date. Mcesd use by date procedure and guidance document reviewed with kitchen manager. manager prepared a use by date sticker for each rte/tcs food. Department guidance date marking document provided. 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.
Sep 12, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
report emailed. guidance document for time as a measure of food safety control reviewed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed final warewashing basin in the bar sanitizer basin at 0-150 ppm. per bar manager, sanitizer changed every 4hrs. this establishment utilizes multi quat. reviewed mcesd guidance document for sanitizer. manager drained and refilled bar sanitizer. proper sanitizer at 200, multi quat ppm measure/prepared. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of cut lettuce left out. temperatures were observed at 68-74 deg f . per staff on duty, prepared at lunch. proper cold holding for tcs food reviewed, manager discarded tcs. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . see embargo. 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.
Sep 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
advisory, facility closed.
Apr 4, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
report emailed to manager.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. observed at the facility food prep. coolers, raw meat pans placed atop open pans of cut lettuce and cut onions. facility manager reviewed with kitchen staff proper storage of raw meats. kitchen staff relocated raw meats to a designated lowers shelves. and placed vegetable pans on the top cooler shelves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the facility walk-in coolers, pans of cooked sliced beef date 3-28. reviewed the mcesd use by date policy and proper discard strategies for the rte/tcs food. manager discarded cooked beef pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
in the cookline/preparation area, noted bottle of medicine placed atop food prep counters, discussed with kitchen staff. manager discarded medicine bottle. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. 7-207.11 (A) - Priority Foundation: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Unnecessary medicines
Inspector's notes
in the kitchen prep station, stacks of togo containers placed on the floor. showed manager. recommended to keep these articles on a designated shelf or racks. manager removed and relocated. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
in the food prep. area, some of the lighting fixture shield removed. per manager removed to replace the burnt bulbs. please re-install the light fixture shield. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
some wiping towels observed left on the food prep. stations. informed manager. all removed. designated quat ammonia sanitizer solutions obtained. corrected,
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed employee open drinks and soda cans were placed on the food prep. stations. showed manager. use of lids and straws and a designated area for employee drinks reviewed. manager discarded drinks.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Inspector's notes
please ensure facility has a certified food manager during hours of operation. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
in the walk-in cooler, observed pans of portioned raw beef placed atop cut salad leafy green. facility manager coached staff. lettuce containers were relocated to a designated shelf. raw meat was placed on a lower shelf as well. corrected.
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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.11 - Priority: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils and Linens. 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.
Inspector's notes
at the food prep. station, observed pans of cut lettuce are left on the counter. temperature was 52-54 deg f . per facility manager, pans are left out for dinner and discarded after 1 hour. recommended to utilize a time stamp, or a document to monitor as lettuce pans are brought out of walk-in cooler to document the time as a measure of food safety control. use of stickers with beginning and discard time staff reviewed. manager prepared an erasable board for the salad station. manager also typed a written policy describing the lettuce containers time as a control,
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. 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.
Aug 27, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 14, 2024Routine2 priorityC°
status of the repeated risk factor 4-501.114 was reviewed with facility manager. manager will provide additional training. failure to correct will result in legal action.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection. a pattern of non compliance for risk factor 4-501.114 was observed during the inspection. per manager additional training and monitoring will be provided. AMC class was offered to PIC. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for online resources.
Inspector's notes
checked the automatic dishwasher. noted at 0ppm for the final rinse. informed pic. manager will place a service order. also checked the manual warewashing final basin at the bar. noted at 0 ppm. per manager on duty. bar prefers, liquid chlorine. manager drained and refilled sanitizer or the bar, Chlorine at 50 ppm established.
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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed the sanitizer chlorine used in excess of 200 ppm. used in the bar sanitizing buckets. informed pic. manager drained and refilled sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm established. manager will train staff on proper use of on site chlorine.
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Predefined Comment: Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Apr 19, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _2 Priority, _1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.chemical service company arrived on site. equipment serviced. Sanitizer test strips delivered/test strips provided at the time of inspection. correctedreport emailed. 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,Signer: Michelle-manager on duty
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.*************dishwasher in the back food prep. area checked. noted at 0 ppm for chlorine. manager placed a service call. recommended to utilize the manual warewashing basin setups (3 compartment sinks) till the equipment servicing has been conducted, manager informed staff to setup manual basins with chlorine at 50 ppm on final rinse basin. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage******************proper placement of chemicals reviewed with manager on duty. observed degreaser placed atop washed food pans also spray bottled of disinfectant place atop food pans. manager removed all. placed chemicals in a designated shelf. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises******************observed in the food prep. room, back kitchen, bags of onions placed directly on the floor, IN contact with floor. suggested to utilize a designated shelf. manager will relocate the onions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.*************please obtain sanitizer test strips for the food facility. facility utilizes quat ammonia in the bar, also utilizes chlorine for the sanitizer towel buckets and automatic dishwasher. manager will contact the chemical company to provide. re-inspection scheduled. 10 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n)A _ Grade and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Sean-
Dec 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
stopped by the facility closed. Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
advisory,received electronic confirmation / contact from the facility owner. sanitizer test strip has been obtained for the facility. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 27, 2023Routine3 priority1 foundation1 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _3Priority, 1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.re-inspection scheduled 10 days. report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: tyler-manager on duty
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.**********raw eggs in the walk-in cooler stored over fruit. manager trained staff to utilize a designated shelf for raw eggs. manager relocated raw eggs. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals****************bar sanitizer chlorine used in excess of 200 ppm. turning black on chlorine test strip. informed manager, all drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage****************proper storage of chemicals in the food prep. and kitchen reviewed, observed oven cleaners spray filled bottles placed atop clean food pans. manager relocated all chemicals. corrected. manager provided training to kitchen staff. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation**********************wet wiping towels were placed on the food prep. stations. informed manager on duty. facility has designated sanitizer buckets. manager removed all towel. please store wet wiping cloth in a designated sanitizer solution. corrected :
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.******************please obtain quat ammonia sanitizer test strips. informed PIC. re-inspection scheduled 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →