Inspection Report
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
1008 E Southern AVE Mesa AZ 85204
FD2404778
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
8/5/2025
Not Participating
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
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.
Addl Notes: observed staff in the cookline, dropping raw chicken with gloves on and proceeded to handling rte. food, preparing customer take out plates. also, staff touching pants with food handler gloves on. manager provided a coaching training with staff on the proper hand washing strategies. facility manager coached staff to remove food handler gloves, properly wash hands and re-install new food Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 16
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.
Addl Notes: observed staff rinsing a soiled food utensil in the middle basin of the 3-compartment basin. process of manual ware washing reviewed with facility staff. suggested to prepare the three-compartment basin, as Wash, rinse and sanitize to ensure all food utensils are scrubbed and sanitized and effectively. department manual ware washing stickers reviewed and provided. manager coached staff and three compartment basins prepared, chlorine at 50 ppm established on final basin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 41
Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored
Comments:
3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: observed wet wiping cloth left on the hand washing area. discussed with facility manager has a designated sanitizer bucket. chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 44
Description: Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, Handled
Comments:
4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Addl Notes: checked multiple stacked of won site washed/rinsed food pans. observed placed atop each other, wet stacked. discussed with manager proper air-drying strategies county guidance sticker provided via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Comments/Details
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
"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.