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Wal-Mart

A+Cutting Edge

6131 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05141

Score based on 10 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

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 20, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026Routine1 coreA+

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed pre-packaged corn thawing at room temperature. Discussed approved thawing procedures with PIC. Product was still frozen and was moved to water bath at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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

2025

Aug 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Jan 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff on verification, which resulted in the violation. Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed BBQ and buffalo chicken wings holding 118-125F and chicken tenders holding 125F in the hot foods display case. PIC discarded the items. TCS food items must be stored at 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

2024

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+

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

May 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Shaiell Hankins

Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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: Shaiell Hankins,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Cutting Edge A+

2023

Sep 20, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been correctedNo legal action will result from this inspectionInspection was emailedSigner: Shaeill Hankins,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Re-Inspection

Aug 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Upon arrival, the hot holding case was empty. No PIC was present. PIC contacted inspector via telephone and sent pictures to show the work order for the unit had been escalated. Inspector informed PIC that the unit must remain empty until corrected.

Aug 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**A re-inspection will occur by 8/14The 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.Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: B,Signer: Amanda Sanchez

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed corn dogs and pulled pork sandwiches in the hot holding unit on the right, holding 114-126F. The items were prepared at 8am. PIC voluntarily discarded the items. PIC stated the lightbulbs were replaced in the unit recently. The air temperature was observed to be holding 107-123F, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer. The items that are still holding 135F and greater have been moved to a working unit. Please do not use the hot holding case unless the air temperature is of 135F or greater. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff on verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#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. Observed the hot holding case to the right of the first case to be holding an air temperature of 107-123F, captured using the inspector's min/max thermometer. Please ensure all hot holding units achieve an ambient air temperature of 135F or greater, when storing TCS food items inside. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed a condensation leak coming a pipe in the walk in freezer and frozen condensate on the shelves. Please correct. 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 →