PlateScore

Frys Food Stores

A

435 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85208

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-04095

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 13 days ago (Sep 11, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

96
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.

Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

2025

Jul 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed Yoplait yogurt (blueberry, strawberry, banana, cherry, orange creme) in open display cooler with an internal temperature of 46-47*F. It was determined that the boxes that the yogurt were stored in were obstructing airflow. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Display cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 39*F at time of inspection. Please monitor defrost cycles to ensure they are within range.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

2024

Aug 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed several Home Chef pre-packaged meals holding an internal temperature of 52-58*F. Meals included, cheesy beef taco pasta, chicken broccoli with teriyaki, beef enchiladas, Pene rosa pasta, lemon basil chicken, Fettucini alfredo, Lasagna, and braised beef. Also observed pasta dish with organic debris. PIC pulled all pre-packaged foods and set aside to be discarded. All cold TCS foods must be stored below 41*f.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed stand- alone Home Chef Refrigerator holding an ambient air temperature of 52*f. PIC placed a service ticket at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Please monitor equipment regularly to ensure food is maintaining cold temperatures below 41*F.

Feb 13, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Display case was holding ambient air temperature of 41*F. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Daniel Schnickels

Feb 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspect on 2.9.24The 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.Report emailed at time of inspection.Signer: Patrick Gonzalez,Embargo Lbs: 59,Award: B

#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 display case holding salad starters, baby arugula, baby kale, spinach mix, red leaf with an internal temperature of 45-50*F. All items were pulled from the shelf and discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed display case in produce department holding ambient air temperature of 51*F. Service call was made at time of inspection. Will re-inspect on 2.9.24 to ensure unit is functioning properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 4 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 11, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →