Midwestern Meats
C°4308 E Main St, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03563
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
report emailed. status of the repeated risk factor 23 reviewed. manager will provide additional tcs food date marking training to food handler staff.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of ranch dressing, no date. covered in mold. discussed with manager. manager discarded food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
proper disposal for the on-site prepared and stored in the walk-in cooler(tcs food) reviewed. observed pans of boiled/cooked veggie beef stew passed discard 4-5. also pans of on-site prepared ranch dressing passed discard date 3-24-26. some pans of cooked veggie, carnitas also wrapped in the Walk-in dated 4-6. MCESD use by date policy and proper dicard dates reviewed. manager removed all past due food pans. all discarded by manager. see embargo. 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.
Jan 6, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed. manager email updated in Tyler PC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed paper towel at the employee food prep. hand washing sink empty. facility manager obtained paper towel. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: please provide soap for the food prep. hand washing station. notified pic. soap and soap dispenser was obtained. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
facility prepared tcs food such as cooked rice, baked potatoes. no use by date on the food pans. described the mcesd use by date policy. county date marking guidance stickers, provided. manager affixed use by date to food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 at the final 3 compartment sanitizer basin, chemicals bulk dispensers placed in side the final basin. discussed the proper storage for the chemials. manager removed and relocated chemicals, rinsed the final basin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
in the food prep. back room, noted above the prep. stations, ceiling panel removed. discussed with manager. manager found and reinstalled the ceiling panel. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Facilities Inspection.
Apr 23, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Facilities Inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Facilities Inspection.
2024
Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes:Facilities 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rene Chacon
2023
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
OC Re-inspection, E&D Class 4. Inspection conducted with owner Marcos P. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection.Inspection report emailed to owner.A remodel permit has been created for the remaining items noted on this report.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 website https://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.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Marcos P.
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing 1) Provide a bead of silicone behind all sink fixtures. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Provide an independent drain line for the soda equipment to the floor sink. Drain line must not be tied into the hand sink drain lines. 2) Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device. Route drain line to a floor sink. Ensure drain line is rigid. 3) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve upstream of the coffee makers and minute maid/fuze equipment. Each equipment will need one. Total of 4. 4) Test and certify all backflow device and provide the test report. 5) Repair the leak underneath the 3-compartment sink drain line. 6) Provide the bell-shaped cover to the AVB backflow device near the garbage disposal. 7) Repair the hot water handle on the hand sink at the cook line. All hand sinks must have hot water. 8) Provide a riser to the right side of 3-compartment sink drain line. Riser must not exceed past the bottom basin. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Remove the plastic holding the drain lines together. Provide a metal hose clamp. 2) Re-connect the micro switch to the back door of the restaurant. 3) Repair any holes within the walls, add missing rubber vinyl cove base or tile cove base throughout. 4) Provide brighter light bulbs (LED) and replace all missing/burnt out lights. Ensure all lights have a light shield. 5) Provide missing clean out covers and escutcheon plates where missing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jul 26, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
OC inspection, E&D. Inspection conducted with owner Marcos P. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection. Inspection report emailed to owner.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all items noted by reinspection date 8/29/2023.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.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 website https://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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-DB,Signer: Marco P.
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing 1) Provide a bead of silicone behind all sink fixtures. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Provide an independent drain line for the soda equipment to the floor sink. Drain line must not be tied into the hand sink drain lines. 2) Provide a funnel drain below the relief valve of the RPZ backflow device. Route drain line to a floor sink. Ensure drain line is rigid. 3) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve upstream of the coffee makers and minute maid/fuze equipment. Each equipment will need one. Total of 4. 4) Test and certify all backflow device and provide the test report. 5) Repair the leak underneath the 3-comaprtment sink drain line. 6) Provide the bell-shaped cover to the AVB backflow device near the garbage disposal. 7) Repair the cold-water handle on the pre-rinse sprayer next to the dish washer. 8) Repair the hot water handle on the hand sink at the cook line. All hand sinks must have hot water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Remove the plastic holding the drain lines together. Provide a metal hose clamp. 2) A strong sewer odor was noticed near the dish washing machine near the clean-out. Have a plumber check for any plumbing issues. 3) Re-connect the micro switch to the back door of the restaurant. 4) Repair any holes within the walls, add missing rubber vinyl cove base/tile cove base throughout. 5) Provide brighter light bulbs (LED) and replace all missing/burnt out lights. Ensure all lights have a light shield. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →