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Dollar Tree

A

315 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-03450

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 15, 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 history6 on record

2026

May 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

There were no covered waste receptacles in the bathrooms that woman can use. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2nd consecutive repeat violation 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

2025

Nov 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a large light gap at the back door to the stock room without visible weather stripping. PIC stated the door is warped causing a loose fit. Repair door and weather strip to help prevent pest entry. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

There were no self-closing waste receptacles in the uni-sex restrooms at time of inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

May 20, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

There were no self-closing waste receptacles in the uni-sex restrooms at time of inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 22, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Karen Martinez

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered ------ No covered trash can observed in the either restroom. Please provide a covered trash can prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 21, 2023Reviewnot scored

Final construction inspection for a Class 2 Retail Food Establishment permit was conducted with manager Denise F. by appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Please address the listed items prior to the routine inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Other (FD PR)County code (MCEHC)

1) Adjust the metered handwash sink faucet in the north restroom to ensure it stays on for 15 seconds minimum. 2) Provide a 3/8th inch minimum metal cove base to the exterior of the walk-in cooler. 3) Provide scrim sheeting to the exposed insulation in the back stock room. 4) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility with silicone. :

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 →