King Donut AZ

1121 S Higley Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504141

Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Inspection history1 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided training on setting up three compartment sink.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection. All employees handling food must have a food handlers card.

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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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several personal food stored in several food prep areas and stored in several areas in walk-in cooler. PIC rearranged items at time of inspection. Please designate an area to store all personal food to prevent contamination.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several chemical bottles stored directly in handwashing sink next to prep sink.

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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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ham and cheese croissant on counter with an internal temperature of 75*f. PIC stated time as a control is used for ham and cheese croissant but could not provide time as a control policy at time of inspection. Policy must be enforced if not held under temperature control for food safety. PIC, discarded 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chips, and frozen fruit stored directly on floor in dry storage area and walk-in freezer. PIC rearranged at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Single use gloves were observed throughout the establishment in tuna container, in ice cream bins, in donut trays and are being used more than once. Discussed importance of single use articles to prevent contamination, also suggested using tongs or scoops.

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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

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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 →