PlateScore

Albertson's

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441 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85213

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00823

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 10, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)69
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 10, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°

report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

observed assorted deli meat on site bags in the self-service deli cooler passed the discard date 8-9, product including turkey, Ham, roast beef, and meat loaf. discussed with deli manager on duty. manager discarded tcs food passed the sell by dates. see embargo. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. also, some of the deli on site open meats such as turkey and Ham were missing dates. showed deli PIC. manager was able to create a use by date tags for the missing use by dates. corrected

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

at the entering the deli back warewashing area, noted stagnanat water on the floor, and the floor drains flooding. discussed with PIC, and deli manager. manager removed all articles and serviced the drain lines. daily cleaning and frequency of the floor draining cleaning reviewed. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-204.11

Inspector's notes

in the deli fryer case area, the system drip pans removed. unable to locate. please reinstall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.11 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

Apr 30, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

report reviewed and emailed to facility manager.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed in the front retail cooler, packages of shredded chicken and cooked chicken at 50-52 deg f . discussed with deli manager. per manager prepared in the morning. proper cooling for on-site prepared tcs food reviewed. with manager. recommended to place cooling food on open trays in the walk-in cooler speed racks. use of shallow metal pans discussed. also suggested to verify cooled food temp prior to packaging. manager removed all tcs food. removed, and placed back in the walk-in cooler. 41 deg f established. please ensure after the rapid cooling strategies, 41 deg f or colder has been established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

inside the walk-in cooler, observed pans of fried chicken at 43-45 deg f . asked department manager regarding the preparation time date. per manager prepared previous day. manager stated the speed racks may have been left out of walk-in cooler . please ensure all cooling food is kept at 41 deg f . suggested to bring one tray at a time or as needed to minimize cooling food temperatures from being elevated. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Joe Vargo

2023

Sep 18, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Bruce Franz,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating

This address holds 5 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →