Inspection Report

Business Name
Long John Silvers

Business Address
313 S POWER RD MESA AZ 85206

Permit Number
FD-24-03155

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/1/2025

Grade
A

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Inspection conducted with RS #871. Discussed the exhaust fans in the restrooms.
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Within 5 business days, submit an application and supporting documentation for the repairs listed below, from the OC inspection, or legal action may occur.

Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement.
(1) Provide an approved hand sink at the front service counter. Sink must have both hot and cold running water.

Priority Violation - 5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
(1) Provide a vented, in-line, dual check valve (ASSE 1022)on the milkshake machine, and all other noncarbonated water supplied equipment.

Priority Violation - 5-203.15, P: Backflow Prevention Device. Carbonator
(1) Provide a reduced pressure backflow assembly (ASSE 1013) for the carbonated beverage system. Have backflow tested. Provide report

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
(1) The food prep sink must be indirectly drained to the sewer. Ok to install a hub drain
(2) All drain lines for the 3-comp sink must drain to the floor sink. Re-route from the wall to the floor sink. Cap old wall connection.
(3) Provide 1 inch air gap for the drain line at the self service soda fountain.

55. Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
(1) Replace the missing wall tile at back service counter and drive through.
(2) The laminate counter tops in the restrooms are not approved. Replace with solid surface material or replace with a wall hung sink.
(3) Replace damaged t-grid and ceiling tile over the mop sink.
(4) Caulk all holes in the walls.
(5) Provide missing coved base in the walk-in cooler.
(6) Repair damage coved base near the mop sink.
(7) Repair wall damage located at the mop sink area.
(8) Secure and caulk the food prep sink to the wall.
(9) Re-caulk the hood where it meets the wall. Use metal colored, high temp silicone
(10) Replace the torn door gasket of the upright freezer and the small prep refrigerator at the front counter
(11) Repair the drive through window so that it is self-closing by gravity or provide an air curtain.
(12) Replace the damaged sub counter located at the service counter soda fountain
(13) Provide white, smooth, vinyl faced ceiling tile over the front service counter and self service soda counter
(14) Replace the damaged shelf and vertical support at the self service soda cabinet

"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.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
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.