Albertson's
A°9243 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05458
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 22, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Inspection report emailed.
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed meat slicer cleanliness. Discussed and provided cooling logs for cooling hot proteins. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed package of hot dogs with a discard date of 6/8/26. All open, ready-to-eat TCS food must be discarded at the end of the 7th day, with the day of opening being day 1. Hot dogs were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4-hour time as a control being used for certain hot proteins in the deli such as chicken nuggets. According to manager and employees, certain proteins are cooled to be sold as cold proteins and some items are discarded after 4 hours. Chicken nugget labels contained the time that the item was placed in the hot case, but did not contain a discard time. Observed no written policy for food on time as a control available. Provided County guidance document in email. Please provide a written policy for items on 4-hour time as a control prior to re-inspection on 6/22/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.
Feb 19, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed package of hotdogs thawing in hot holding cabinet. Please thaw TCS foods only under refrigeration or cold running water. Hot dogs were removed and placed under cold running water at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen raw turkey and raw beef meatloaf thawing in same sheet pan.
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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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PIC separated raw proteins from one another to prevent contamination. Provided handout.
Mar 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine2 priorityC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed deli slicer with accumulation of food debris on food contact surface. According to PIC, slicer had not been used in a couple of days and was disassembled to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken thighs with an internal temperature of 58*f. According to PIC, chicken had been previously left out for 1.5 hours. Chicken was relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F 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.
Jul 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Display case was holding ambient air temperature of 39*F.
Inspector's notes
Observed rotisserie chicken salad, mustard potato salad, macaroni salad, pistachio delight (dairy based), tuna premium salad, lemon arugula salad, egg salad, crunchy chicken salad, tuna, beans, coleslaw with an internal temperature of 53*F in furthest right section of display case. According to PIC, all foods were stocked in case more than 4 hours prior to inspection and were discarded at time. In a separate section of display case TCS foods like, chicken salad, orzo salad, slaw salad, classic potato salad, bowtie salad, ambrisa salad, broccoli salad and anti pasta salad had internal temperature of 46*F and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed main display cooler in deli department holding ambient air temperature of 53*F in furthest right section and 46*F in separate section. PIC made a service call at time of inspection. Please make repairs prior to 7.26.24
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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 several broken tiles on back wall of kitchen. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jul 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed several broken tiles on back wall of kitchen. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Feb 16, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Display case was holding ambient temperature of 37*F. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Mondo Vega,Award: Re-Inspection
Feb 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedThe 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.Award: B,Signer: Mando Vega
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 several items in display case with an internal temperature of 44-47*F. Time/temperature control for food safety foods (TCS) foods included, chicken salad, slaw salad, broccoli salad, bowtie pasta, Zesti rotini, arugula salad, meat balls, macaroni salad,potato salad, seafood salad, baked beans, harvest kale salad, orzo salad, Italian pasta, tuna salad, egg salad, Chubs include: turkey, corn beef, ham, bologna, Cheese: cheddar cheese, pepper jack, swiss provolone. All items were stored in display case prior to routine inspection and were moved from case into walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 display case in deli department holding ambient air temperature of 44*F. PIC made a service call at time of inspection and had technicians working on display case. All food in display case was removed at time of inspection. Will re-inspect on 2.16.24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Oct 16, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about lighting conditions, and splash guards.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kevin C.
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 →