Don Papas

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2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa 85201

Mobile Food Annual · Permit MF2500902

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 20, 2026.

Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Feb 26, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°

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. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed the water temperature at the temporary hand wash station measuring 73*F. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge provided water above 100*F during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 cooked corn on the steam table with an internal temperature of 111*F. Per person in charge the corn was placed on the steam table about 5 minutes prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Person in charge reheated the corn to 165*F for 15 seconds before placing it back on the steam table to maintain 135*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed chlorine bleach measuring at 200ppm. Person in charge discarded the bucket of chlorine sanitizer and made a new bucket measuring at 50 ppm of chlorine bleach solution. Toxic substances shall be used according to the manufacture's labeling. Chlorine bleach shall measure between 50 to 100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use

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

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, person in charge could not provide test strips for the chlorine bleach sanitizer that was being used. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection prior to March 7th 2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

2025

Jul 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Inspected at SE2500453. Of note: discussed warewashing options for Annual Event Food Establishment permit. A temporary 3-basin setup for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils may be used to clean food contact utensils throughout service. Else, adequate clean backup utensils must be available and warewashing must be conducted at the commissary.

Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Pre-Operational AttestationPredefined 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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →