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Alessia's Ristorante Italiano

5251 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08248

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

90
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified pest control records. Onyx Pest Control provided pest control treatment on 3/19,4/2,4/8.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed pre-portioned penne pasta with an internal temperature of 49-50*F from previous day stored in upright reach-in cooler. Discussed cooling methods with PIC to ensure all TCS foods are cooled properly prior to portioning. Pasta was discarded at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.16

Inspector's notes

Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler and missing vent covers. Please replace prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed commercial countertop fryers stored on countertop area not covered by hood. Please move fryers to area underneath hood or obtain enclosed fryer to prevent hazard. Surrounding walls were covered in grease and starting to cause wall to peel.

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4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy

2025

Nov 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper cleaning requirements for ice machines with the PIC.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at dishpit going from washing dirty dishes, to putting away clean dishes without washing hands. Manager talked to employee, and immediately washed hands. Ensure that hand washing is going between dirty and clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a spray bottle of bug stop home barrier on a shelf next to the back door of the kitchen. PIC discarded the containers. Pesticides/insecticides are not permitted to be stored in a food establishment. Please only use a certified pest control operator to eliminate any presence of pests. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about cooling techniques, drying dishes techniques, and talked about wall coverings.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at dishpit going from washing dirty dishes, to putting away clean dishes without washing hands. Manager talked to employee, and immediately washed hands. Ensure that hand washing is going between dirty and clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at the bar picking up lemons with tongs, but using bare hands to place on the rim of the glasses. Manager talked to employee, and reviewed bare hand contact policy. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

2023

Dec 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jonathan Carr

Sep 20, 2023Routine2 coreA

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.**Discussed sanitizer bucket requirements with bartender and staffInspection 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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Monika Hovland

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.111

Core-5-501.111, C: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair Observed an accumulation of garbage and miscellaneous items behind the dumpster as well as a missing lid. Please clean the areas and replace the lid to prevent contamination and pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed an accumulation of food/grease splash on the walls to the right of the assembly line. Also observed dirt/grease on the shelves next to the dish-machine. Please clean to prevent contamination. 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 →