Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

13736 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89746

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

May 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a prep unit with a broken hinge causing the top to fully seal. Educated PIC that in order to effectively maintain their cold holding temperature, the top should be repaired to maintain a flush seal. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS foods in open top prep cooler. TCS foods included cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, tuna salad, meatballs, and sliced cheese. Internal temperature taken with internal prober thermometer registered 45-50*F. Per PIC all food was placed in unit under an hour prior to inspection for afternoon prep. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Ambient temperature of unit was measured using min/max thermometer, registered at 50*F. Equipment must be repaired to a state of good use and hold temperatures of 41*F or below before TCS foods can be placed in unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.

Apr 18, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Director of Operations, Melisa G. followed up with department via email regarding the date marking labels. The database for the prep n' print labels was updated from 14 to 7 days for discard for the previously documented food items. Inspector will follow up regarding these changes during the next routine inspection.

Apr 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Spray arm on the sink has been raised at least one inch above the flood rim of the sink. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Gabrielle Boring

Apr 3, 2024Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Labels on cream cheese, mayo, and cooked undressed chicken have discard dates that extend past 7 days. Labels are created with an automatic label maker that is programmed. Inspector's supervisor will follow up with manager regarding the labels. Correct discard dates were written on the product.Inspection rights reviewed with Felesha B.Inspection report 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Felesha Boring

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap.... Observed pre-rinse sprayer at prep sink in the back kitchen that currently hangs below the flood rim of the sink. Replace the extension hose so that the end of the sprayer is at least one inch above the sink flood rim. This is to protect against possible cross-contamination of the potable/non-potable water source due to backflow. Address prior to re-inspection in 10 calendar days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 7, 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.Inspection rights reviewed with Paul R.Inspection report 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul Ray

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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 →