PlateScore

2 Fat Guys Grilled Cheese

A

4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-13-0268

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 4, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 4, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd. Observed accumulation of residue build up on dry storage containers and shelving unit across from flat top. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean cooler prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Apr 14, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of organic matter on floor of reach-in cooler across from prep table. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean cooler prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed ventilation hood above flat-top grill with heavy accumulation of organic matter and dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Must clean air ducts prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Feb 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Inspected at TSMC Family Day Event SE2600122Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 24, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Mar 22, 2025RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e

Inspector's notes

Commissary visits log not available for review. (Commissary agreement was on the mobile food unit.) Maintain visits log available. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.

Mar 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Food manager certification was not available for review. Maintain it available for review. 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

Feb 5, 2025Routine1 foundationB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced turkey, ham, and roast beef in open bags in reach-in cooler without datemarks. Per person in charge packages were opened and started to be used on Sunday 4 days prior. PIC opted to discard products.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c

Inspector's notes

Person in charge could not provide commissary agreement due to their process. Discussed commissary is needed for food prep/storage as well as connecting to fresh water and discarding gray water. Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.

2024

Mar 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

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 rights acknowledged by Rick M.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at 1300 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request[1]Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Rick M.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition >>>Observed an accumulation of grease and dust throughout the ventilation hood filters at time of inspection. Advised operator intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Feb 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection done at SPE-24-0109. Of Note:- 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Rick M.

Jan 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection done at SPE-23-0866. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rick Mikulio

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →