PlateScore

Frys Food Stores

A

1245 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-03326

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

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 27, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels availible in the handwashing sink in the meat processing area.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged cooked ham next to packaged raw chicken in one of the front cases. The operator placed a partition between the products to prevent potential cross-contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed a rusty meat grinder in the meat processing area. Per operator this unit is no longer used. Remove from the facility to promote easy cleanability. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

2025

Aug 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive amount of frost on the fans in the meat freezer. Clean frequently for proper working order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

printed reportThe 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.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo form preparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Embargo Lbs: 12,Award: B,Signer: Charee Johnson

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed raw salmon cold holding at internal temperature of 49-50 deg F in a reach in cold case that was holding >41 deg F. Meat employee informed the salmon had been holding in case since the night prior and removed from retail sale to discard. Embargo form was prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Reach in cold holding case that holds seafood holding temperature at 44.4 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items cold holing in case was discarded or redirected to walk in meat cold unit. Manager called repair technician. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in case. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 31, 2023RoutinecleanA

printed reportThe 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.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Richard Simoes,Award: A

Jul 26, 2023Routine1 coreA

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.Manager requested a printed reportThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Richard Simoes,Award: A

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment The gasket for the seafood walk in freezer door in disrepair. Repair/replace gasket. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →