Snowfox
A435 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85208
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89820
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
Jan 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed labeling bulk rice bin. Inspection report emailed.
2025
Aug 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw salmon in metal container stored directly above cooked shrimp stored in metal container. Discussed importance of proper storage of raw foods below ready to eat foods.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. 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.
May 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed fly trapped in container with sesame seeds. Discussed importance of covering foods to prevent contamination.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of following SSOP properly.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 16, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Inspector's notes
Observed raw spicy tuna on assembly line with an internal temperature of 53*F. According to employee spicy tuna was made within 1 hour prior to inspection and moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed approved thawing methods and also discussed monitoring cold TCS foods to ensure they are stored at 41*f and below in cold holding equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed pH of acidified rice ranging from 4.2 and above. Maximum threshold is pH of 4.1 and below. Through pH Meter calibrating exercise, it was determined that the employee was cooking 12 cups of rice to 3 cups of vinegar. Per instructions, 12 cups of rice require 4 cups of vinegar to ensure acidity is no more than 4.1 to prevent bacterial growth. Trained employee how to properly calibrate pH Meter and how to properly make acidified batch of rice. Employee discarded batch of rice at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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.
Feb 1, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Signer: Patrick Gonzalez
Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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. Observed second batch of acidified rice on counter that was made a few hours prior to inspection without being documented on logs. According to variance, pH must be measured within 30 minutes of making batch of rice according to instructions. Please keep all logs accessible and updated. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Anita Juarez
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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 →