Inspection Report
Hooters
1665 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA AZ 85210
FD-19166
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
9/22/2026
Not Participating
0
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 6
Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
Comments:
2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Addl Notes: Observed and employee water bottle in a cold holding unit on top of packaged food for customers. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 43
Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored
Comments:
3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Addl Notes: Observed a knife between the cold-holding unit. Discussed proper storage and person in charge (PIC) took the knife to ware wash. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 52
Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed
Comments:
5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: The condensation from the roof is draining and pooling in the parking lot. Person in charge (PIC) is getting bids from contractors to correct the issue. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed multiple floor tiles and cove base tiles in disrepair causing water to pool in the bar and cook line. Observed exposed wood and drywall behind the coved areas near the ice machine and back door. Observed eroded grout in the warewashing area causing water to pool and making the area difficult to clean. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.