Grand Court Mesa
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2024, Grand Court Mesa has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Grand Court Mesa on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee in the cookline area handled glasses/touched face then continued to handle food items without washing hands. Second employee in the server pass thru area handled personal phone, then went to handle a plate of food without washing hands. The PIC asked the employees to wash hands and stated that hand washing would be addressed with the employees. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meat/tomato sauce item with 2-9 date mark, ricotta cheese with 1-21 date mark, soup item with 2-15 date mark, and second soup item with no date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Water was temporarily turned off (for a few hours) in the facility due to a plumbing issue and there was no hand washing station set up or available for use. The PIC set up the handwashing station at time of inspection. Ensure that there is at least 1 HANDWASHING SINK/STATION available for use by EMPLOYEES at all times. *The plumbing issue was corrected an water turned back on by the end of the inspection
5-203.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ice machine with brown residue present along the front plate area. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The left fan in the freezer is not working and there is excess ice buildup under the fan area. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
4-501.11
58
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.12
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray can of fly killer stored on the bottom shelf of the chemical closet at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to remove spray bottle of insect killer and ensure that pest control is only be performed by a licensed pest control company. PIC removed can of insect killer at time of inspection
7-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand cleanser at the handwashing sink in the kitchen next to the ice machine. Notified person in charge and they had employee restock. All handwash sinks must be stocked with soap at all times. Corrected at time of inspection
6-301.11
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Handwash sink must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. At time of inspection, a sign was observed on the handwashing sink in the server area that states - do not use. Person in charge stated the handwashing sink does not drain properly so it is out of order. Repair handwashing sink to promote proper handwashing in the server area. All handwashing sinks must be maintained and operational
5-205.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
3-302.11(A3-8)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Person in charge is working on getting certified
2-102.12(A)
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Court Mesa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Court Mesa on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Court Mesa?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grand Court Mesa.
How does Grand Court Mesa compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Grand Court Mesa most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Grand Court Mesa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand Court Mesa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grand Court Mesa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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