Cup Bop
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Cup Bop has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers for rice and sugar with no labels. Please make sure all containers are labeled with the common name of the food to prevent misuse or contamination
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed rice scoop in room temperature water. All in-use utensils must be kept in hot water of 135*F and above, or kept dry and washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours
3-304.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Inspector notes: **2ND REPEAT** Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood, forming drips on the edge of the hood. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease
4-202.18
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed "ugly" and "rock" fried chicken bites hot holding on the line with internal temperatures ranging from 100-130*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to employee, chicken had been on the line for 2 hours. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Chicken was discarded at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer in establishment. According to employee, establishment has not had sanitizer since Saturday. Sanitizer must be available at all times so that dishes can be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Please obtain sanitizer prior to 24 hour re-inspection on 1/7/25
4-501.114(A-E)
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at back of house hand sink. No soap was /available to restock sink. All hand sinks must be stocked with soap at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Please obtain hand soap prior to re-inspection on 1/7/25
6-301.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers for rice and sugar with no labels. Please make sure all containers are labeled with the common name of the food to prevent misuse or contamination
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed rice scoop in room temperature water. All in-use utensils must be kept in hot water of 135*F and above, or kept dry and washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours
3-304.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Inspector notes: **2ND REPEAT** Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood, forming drips on the edge of the hood. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease
4-202.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Inspector notes: Observed grease dripping from hood. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease
4-202.18
Rinsing Procedures
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution with grease buildup. Discussed appropriate washing procedures in three compartment sink to ensure soap and food debris are rinsed prior to placing in sanitizer compartment. PIC drained and refilled at time of inspection
4-603.16
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above hot dogs in upright reach-in cooler. Also observed raw shelled eggs stored above cooked rice. PIC re-arranged items at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer levels less than 150 PPM while actively sanitizing dishes. PIC drained and re-filled sanitizer to 200 PPM. Please use test strips regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained within range
4-501.114(F1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed "ugly" chicken on steam table with an internal temperature of 108*F. According to PIC, food is not stored for more than 4 hours, due to small portions. Discussed importance of adding sufficient water for steam and using deep pans to help maintain temperature above135*f. Also discussed using time as a control for food safety. PIC could not determine how long food had been stored in steam table and discarded at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Observed several bags of roasted corn with organic debris in upright reach-in cooler. All bags were discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed hydrated asian starch noodles and tofu with no date in reach-in cooler. PIC dated at time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: District manager , with food protection manager certification was not present at time of visit. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain within 90 days
2-102.12(A)
47
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed "ugly" chicken and dumplings on steam table with an internal temperature of 103*F. According to PIC, food is not stored for more than 4 hours, due to small portions. Discussed importance of adding sufficient water for steam and using deep pans to help maintain temperature above135*f. Also discussed using time as a control. PIC re-heated foods at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in restrooms. PIC restocked paper towels at time of inspection. All hand washing sinks must have soap and paper towels available at all times
6-301.12
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 'ugly chicken' with an internal temperature of 119*f in assembly line. PIC, stated chicken was on assembly line for 1 hour prior to inspection and was re-heated to 165*f at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice and pork in upright reach-in cooler without a date. According to PIC, food was made 2 days prior to inspection and were dated at time. All cold TCS foods stored for more than 24 hours must be date marked and stored for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Employee in charge did not have managers certification available at time of inspection. Please obtain within 90 days
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cup Bop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cup Bop on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cup Bop?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cup Bop.
How does Cup Bop compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Cup Bop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Cup Bop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cup Bop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cup Bop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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