The Summit

2415 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, The Summit has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of cooked chicken, dated 8/18, and three open bags of cut lettuce without dates in the cook-line reach-in. PIC discarded the chicken for being past the discard date and the lettuce, see embargo form. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed TCS food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours, and while the food is under the control of the food establishment. Based on a predictive growth curve modeling program for Listeria monocytogenes, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food may be kept at 41F, for a total of 7 days

3-501.18

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the ladle for the cream of wheat stored in a container of 92F water. Discussed using a small crock pot to store the ladle. While in-use, utensils can safely be stored in water that is at least 135F or water that is circulating and draining fast enough to flush away food particles

3-304.12

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The wall next to the cook line, under the dish machine, and next to the three compartment sink is missing coving and/or is in disrepair. Ensure that the coving is repaired and/or replaced

6-201.13

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer at 500 ppm in cloth buckets in kitchen and prep areas. PIC stated that the chemical company would be contacted to look at the chemical dispenser and adjusted the sanitizer to proper concentration of 150-400ppm. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions

7-204.11

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee in the server pass thru area handled bread and plated toast items with their bare hand. Employee was asked to discard all ready to eat food that was touched with bare hands and put on gloves. Ensure that employees are limiting contamination of ready to eat foods by wearing gloves or by other approved methods

3-301.11(B)

Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee with artificial nails handling exposed food items without gloves. Employee was asked to wear gloves when handling food items. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a FOOD EMPLOYEE may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed FOOD

2-302.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an open container of cottage cheese dated 10/7, an open package of ham dated 10/7, and two open packages of diced and sliced ham dated 10/9, in the walk-in cooler and on the cook-line, 1-3 days past the discard date. PIC discarded the expired TCS food items, see embargo form. Discussed 7-day date marking. Day 1 begins the date that a package of TCS food is opened, such as deli meats, or cooked/prepped, such as noodles or proteins. Adding 6 to day one (6+1) determines the discard date. The Food Code requires that TCS foods be dated and discarded 7 days after opening/prep when held at 41F or less

3-501.18

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mashed potatoes hot holding on the cook-line with an internal temperature of 120F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the mashed potatoes were recently cooked. Cook reheated to at least 165F. Observed poached eggs and hash browns hot holding in the steam cabinet with internal temperatures of 119F-133F. According to PIC, the eggs and hash browns were hot holding for 3 hours. PIC discarded, see embargo form. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cook use bare hands to remove a hamburger bun from the grill and assemble a hamburger, made of a ready-to-eat and cooked patty and bun. Inspector notified PIC. Cook discarded the burger and donned gloves. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Summit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Summit on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Summit?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Summit.

How does The Summit compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

The Summit most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has The Summit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Summit have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Summit means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Summit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Summit is inspected around four times per year on average.

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