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Return of the Brisket

B°

2655 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85202

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0151

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

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)82
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 6, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#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. Owner did not provide a CFPM during inspection. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed the person in charge donning gloves to start preparing orders for customers without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Person in charge removed gloves and washed hands prior to returning to food preparation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed left over food debris on the exterior and interior the standing fridge and reach-in prep cooler. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris and dirt along the floors, walls and equipment of the mobile food unit. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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

Inspector's notes

Owner could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. 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.

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible. 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed coleslaw and potato salad cold holding in the upright refrigerator with internal temperatures of 53-54F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the coleslaw and potato salad has been cold holding in the unit for 45 minutes and will be discarded or served within 2 hours. PIC suspects that loading the ambient temp cans of soda into the refrigerator caused the TCS foods to warm up. Discussed ensuring that TCS foods are 41F or less when put into cold holding and ensuring that 41F is maintained. PIC placed into the chest freezer to rapidly cool. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION No commissary logs available during the inspection. Please maintain commissary logs; a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Emailed a commissary visit log. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no current commissary agreement. PIC will provide the current agreement by email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Jul 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection there was no hand soap located at the single hand wash station. 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. Owner provided hand soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of grease under and around the cooking stove. Physical facility shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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

Inspector's notes

Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. 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.

Feb 16, 2025Routine1 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) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 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

2024

Dec 11, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: No prepping took place at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.

Feb 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator is scheduled for an inspection at MFO 2/16, but was just inspected 02/14. See inspection report for 2/14.

Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

*Okay to permit once fee is submitted*Commissary agreement has been received but unable to upload due to network outage.Operator to remove any non operational equipment or repair. All plumbing shall be fixed according to code and maintained without leaks moving forward. 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 the MFO.Inspection rights signed by Eric O. Inspection report emailed to verified emailNo violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Signer: Eric O.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →