PlateScore

Albertson's

441 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85213

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-00825

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

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 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)64
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the meat food prep. area. raw chicken packets, and raw beef packets were placed atop cooked ham. showed meat market staff and facility PIC. manager provided a training moment to staff. all raw chicken, and raw beef were relocated. mcesd food storage guidance document reviewed. copies provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

observed in the front meat market, display case cooler, 10-12 trayes of rte/cooked seafood such as seafood salad, cooked shrimp. lobster legs. unable to find a use by date for any of the rte food. discussed with staff in seafood. facility manager on duty provided a coaching /training moment. all use by dates for each rte/food trays were prepared and adhered to food pans. MCESD use by date guidance document reviewed. copies provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 time of inspecting the meat market, the hand-washing basin attached to the utensil washing sanitizer basin, was fully filled with effluents, discolored sewage, and excessive odor was present. showed facility manager. located the staff in charge for the meat department. discussed the proper maintenance requirement for the employee hand washing basins. facility PIC placed a service call. sink was restored to operating, all cleaned and disinfected by staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

observed at various areas in the meat back prep. area. wall coving junctures cove base peeled off. also, some cracked tiles with holes exposed. showed pic. please repair the cove base, please ensure the penetrations wall to floor are properly sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.18 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters Addl Notes: observed the ceiling panels directly above the 3 compartment basins/ware washing area peeling, paint chipping segments separated. please repair the ceiling to smooth. easily cleanable. showed facility PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jan 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

raw samon, store on the cooked shrimp pans inside the display case. manager on duty was informed. staff relocated raw fish to a designated shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

proper use by date, reviewed with department staff and manager on duty. noted trays of cooked shrimp, and crab salad, and cooked lobster legs, all without a use by date. department assistant manager identified all days of food trays preparation. use by dates stickers created during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

observed at the meat prep. hand washing sink, water leaking from the basin to grounds. the drainpipes noted rusty. please repair or replace the drain connections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Inspector's notes

in the meat area, above 3 compartments, entry to walk-in cooler, some light shields removed/missing please re-install. showed manger. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

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.Signer: Joe Vargo ,Award: Not Participating

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 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.Signer: Bruce Franz,Award: Not Participating

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →