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AZ Premier Catering

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4437 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-40598

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 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 history17 on record

2026

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

May 22, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 15, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 11, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee dumping out strainer basket from the basin of the 3 compartment sink (dirty task), then proceeding to put away sanitizing dishes that are dried to shelves with other clean dishes. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Talked to employee about handwashing. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed packaged ground beef stored above cooked ham in the walkin, observed eggs (of unknown type) stored above butter and other ready to eat foods in tall walkin in the front. Manager relocated the items. Ensure that raw animal products are stored below ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Apr 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection 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: Gary Stewart

Apr 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator was not operating and was leaving the establishment to attend a meeting in Apache Junction. Operator said he will be open next week for business.

2023

Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection 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: Gary Stewart

Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection 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: Gary Stewart

Oct 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment was closed and front door was locked.

Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection was emailedThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Gary Stewart

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →