PlateScore

Esme's Kitchen

A

7 N 114th St, Apache Junction 85120

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0058

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

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

97
Excellent

Apache Junction restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 12, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket with 500 PPM of quat sanitizer. PIC drained and re-filled bucket to bring concentration levels to 150PPM. Trained employee how to properly test sanitizer using designated test strips.

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

Apr 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspected at Celebrate Mesa

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer strips for quat sanitizer were not available. Manager purchased quat sanitizer strips during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Mar 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection report printed and provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all items on construction have been corrected.Okay to approve.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Esmerelda Vega

Mar 13, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection report printed and provided at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please correct the following prior to approval of the permit:1) Commissary provided is not on the approved commissary list. Please provide letter from local jurisdiction to use as commissary. 2) Water measured at 60*F. Please ensure that hot water measures between 100*F-110*F. 3) Observed holes at both ends of 3-compartment sink at the edge that finger could fit in. Please cover hole with material that is smooth and easily cleanable to ensure that moisture and debris does not go into holes. Notice of inspection rights acknowledged by Esmeralda V.

Feb 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

This inspection report has been emailed automatically to notify you that your plans have been reviewed. You will receive a stipulation letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your stipulation letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. This emailed report is provided as a courtesy and no reply is required. For further instructions please refer to the stipulation letter.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →