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Daruma Ramen

B°

2650 E University Dr, Mesa 85213

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405666

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

85
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 18, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Jul 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

report emailed.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 large pots and pans placed in the front of the hand-washing basin. area. discussed with manager. please relocated pots and pans to a designated area. manager relocated pots and pans. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

observed sanitizer in use in the final 3 compartment basin at 0 ppm. discussed with manager. manager provided a gallon of multi quat. proper measurement to obtain a 200 ppm reviewed. manager refilled sanitizer Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

checked the facility sanitizer solution. noted at 0 ppm. showed sanitizer test strip and according to manufacture reviewing the sanitizer container. proper concentration at 200ppm prepared. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Mar 18, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed on site bags of noodles overfilled in a cookline top panel reach-in table, temperature indicating 55 deg f . pan of cooked corn at 55-59 deg f . discussed with manager regarding the proper cold holding. may utilize the upright coolers or the lower food cooler panels to ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed excess food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f 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.

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

Inspector's notes

observed sanitizer in use, in the final warewashing basin, exceeding 500 ppm, flashing dark green. manager drained the final warewashing basin. sanitizer, multi quat at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 24, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Apr 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside the main refrigerator a metal container with raw beef being stored directly above chopped onions. Per PIC, they were still re-organizing all the food due to the recent deliveries. PIC moved the raw beef to a lower shelf at time of inspection. 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. 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.

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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 →