Frys Food Stores
A435 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85208
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04096
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing sprayer nozzle from mop sink hose after use. Discussed maintaining cleaning logs for meat slicers. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed flooring near chicken fryers worn down and pitted. All flooring must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please refinish floors prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed flooring near chicken prep area pitted and worn down. All flooring must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please refinish floors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2025
Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 16, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed smoked mozzarella pasta with an internal temperature of 50*f in reach-in cooler. PIC stated it was made within 2 hours prior to inspection and discarded at time of inspection.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed pre-breaded chicken thawing at room temperature. Discussed approved thawing methods with PIC and chicken was moved to walk-in cooler to properly thaw. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.
Inspector's notes
Observed designated faucet for chemical dispenser leaking water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 28, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of grease and food particles underneath trash cart in back storage area. Please maintain clean to prevent pest activity.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed dirty filters above fryers and stove area. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Hood cleaning company cleans hood every six months. Consider, getting hood system cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of grease build up. 4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy Addl Notes: Ventilation hood system is not functioning properly, allowing fryer smoke to drift throughout building. Repair prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed CIP procedures for deli slicers.
Jul 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 'Fry's Famous Chicken Salad' and Basil Pesto Chicken salad cooling in display case with an internal temperature of 53*f. According to PIC, food was placed into display cooler after being mixed. TCS foods were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen area. Please replace missing tiles to prevent accumulation of food debris or water build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Signer: Patrick Gonzalez
2023
Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Signer: Anita Juarez,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A
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 →