PlateScore

Fat Boys Barbecue

A°

708 N Country Club Dr, Mesa 85201

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2405513

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

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020242025Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 18, 2025 — 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 history7 on record

2025

Dec 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Nov 20, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 18, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 1, 2025Routine2 priorityC

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed employee rinse hands in handwashing sink with gloves still on. 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. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed "dirty rice", mac & cheese, and pork ribs with an internal temperature of 68*F in hot box. PIC stated food was stored in hot box for less than 2 hours, and were re-heated to 165*f on stove top.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →