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Stapley Station

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357 N Stapley Dr, Mesa 85203

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2502141

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

79
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Jan 21, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 15, 2026 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°

re-inspection report emailed.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

observed the back room, ice machine front panel (stainless steel) removed placed on the floor. a panel used for a retail advertisement placed inside the ice machine front panel. front of the ice machine shall be re assembled with the clean-original paneling covers. showed facility manager. please re-install ice machine front panels to avoid contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

observed back room, at assorted areas, ceiling panels removed/missing. also observed wall damage creating cracked holes in drywall, and panels having gaps. all ceiling panels must be finished to smooth, easily cleanable material. for the gap between wall panels, may use moldings and proper sealants. please repair all holes, wall cracks, and damaged walls and ceiling panels. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jun 15, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°

report emailed. facility owner was informed via phone regarding the food cooler re-inspection scheduled for 10 days, 6-26-2026. proper permitting to prepare /assemble beef burritos and tamales at the facility described to owner and PIC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure paper towel dispenser at the designated hand-washing basins, near the ice machine are supplied with paper towel. paper towel dispensers were empty. manager filled paper towel during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

observed homemade wrapped tamales and assorted beef burritos in the facility for sale in the self-service upright cooler and in the upright freezer. spoke to manager regarding the proper department permitting approval, and protocol related to serving/selling tcs food. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.manager discarded all unapproved food.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed in the retail area, food sandwich cooler, containers of milk, spanish cheese, sliced cheese, wrapped burritos all at 47-56 deg f . discussed with manager on duty. manager discarded tcs food. see embargo. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

observed upright milk/sandwich cooler operating at 48-53deg f . informed facility manager on duty. may utilize this cooler for non tcs food. manager will place a work order for the food cooler. please ensure a cooler can maintain 41 deg f or cooler prior to use for holding tcs food. re-inspection scheduled 6-26-2026 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

observed the back room, ice machine front panel (stainless steel) removed placed on the floor. a panel used for a retail advertisement placed inside the ice machine front panel. front of the ice machine shall be re assembled with the clean-original paneling covers. showed facility manager. please re-install ice machine front panels to avoid contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

observed back room, at assorted areas, ceiling panels removed/missing. also observed wall damage creating cracked holes in drywall, and panels having gaps. all ceiling panels must be finished to smooth, easily cleanable material. for the gap between wall panels, may use moldings and proper sealants. please repair all holes, wall cracks, and damaged walls and ceiling panels. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jan 21, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

at the time of inspection, observed beef , potatoes burritos left in the front service area for sale. product left on the counter at room temperature. inquired from the owner via phone. per owner burritos are prepared at another facility and delivered daily to store. discussed the proper permitting requirement for the perishable food served on site. MCESD permitting site applications and minimum guidelines requirements reviewed. manager removed all tcs food. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for further online resources. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

observed the on site ice machine equipment top front panels removed. discussed with manager. please re-install. noted some sealant liquid tube left inside the ice machine top panel. please ensure removed, all wiped and front panel re-installed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.13

Inspector's notes

in the front of the store, noted dumpsters left open. please close dumpster lids. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.13 - Core: Receptacles

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

observed in the ice machine, warewashing back room, some of the ceiling panels were removed. per manager, new cameras being installed. please re-install ceiling panels. discussed with manager on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2025

Jun 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

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