PlateScore

LJ's Catering

A

26 N Matlock St, Mesa 85203

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-27774

Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

100
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

report emailed. facility email updated in Tyler PCPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2024

Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Nov 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange 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: A,Signer: Clay Moser

2023

Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange 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: A,Signer: Clay Moser

Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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: A,Signer: Clay Moser

Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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: A,Signer: Clay Moser

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →