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El Super

B°

1251 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45386

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

78
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2024 — Routine — score 0 (6 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2025 — Routine — score 59 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)90
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed hand washing station near the kitchen entrance without any available paper towels. Per PIC, they were in the process of restocking it with more paper towels. PIC restocked handwashing station with more paper towels at time of inspection. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple rotisserie chicken at the hot holding case without any time on. Per PIC, the chickens were place there no longer than two hours ago but someone forgot to marked them, and they are never kept longer than 4 hours inside the hot case. PIC had an employee stamped the cooked chickens with its proper time at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

Feb 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside the walk in an open metal container with cooked chicken being stored directly below a box of raw pork. Per PIC, an employee probably placed it there by mistake. PIC moved the cooked chicken to another shelf away from any possible cross-contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed at the back area of the establishment metal ice scoops being stored directly on top of the ice machine/counters. PIC re-washed all the metal scoops and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

2025

Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

observed pans of beef and cooked chicken and veggies at 119-124 in the warmer unit. per deli manager food was brought from the walk-in cooler. proper reheating reviewed. manager removed food pans and reset the oven hot holding /alto sham. all pans were reheated to 165 deg f. please monitor proper reheating. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot Holding. 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

Apr 15, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

report emailed. status of the repeated risk factor 21, and 23 reviewed with facility manager in charge. per manager , additional training will be provided to hot food deli staff. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed the tamales in the hot case at 79-91 deg f . informed manager . all 6 pans removed. discarded. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f. see embargo Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

please ensure rte/tcs food pans in the facility cold case and walk-in cooler are provided with a use by date. found pans of assorted seafood salad, and shredded chicken , and cooked beef in the walk-in . manager trained staff on applying a discard date to all rte/tcs food. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: observed at the self service front coolers, pans of shrimp salad dated 4-4. informed manager. all discarded. also in the walk-in cooler found pans of cooked chicken buckets, dated 4-7, and 4-2. manager removed all expired food. please monitor daily. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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.

Jan 13, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed pan of cooked pork, cooked rice and some of the burritos at 122-128 deg f . warmer unit front doors were left open. showed department assistant manager. all removed and reheated to 165 deg f . suggested to keep the warmer lids/doors closed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

observed assorted pans of cooked rte/shrimp salad /trays placed in the front service cooler. No use by dates. inquired about the onsite policy. facility manager removed all pans. all use by dates provided during the inspection to each rte/tcs food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

observed in the salsa station, taco preparation, reach-in cooler, chopeed lettuce and cilantro, and chopped onions, green salsa, and red salsa, at 46-48 deg f . per manager on duty , the establishment utilizes the time as a food safety control. manager reviewed the policy and the designated time /temp log with deli staff. all filled at the time of inspections. stamps created to show 5pm discard time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the dishwashing final warewashing air drying basin, noted concentrated chemicals stored with the washed pans. discussed with staff on site regarding the proper chemical storage to minimize contamination. manager removed/relocated chemicals and washed the final warewashing airdrying basin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

observed at various food prep. stations in the deli, wet wiping cloth were left on the counters. after use. discussed the provision of on site sanitizer and designated sanitizer solution buckets. manager removed all wet towel. fresh towels, and fresh 4 buckets of quat ammonia prepared.

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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

May 6, 2024Routine6 priority2 foundation2 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 6 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. Employee training recommended. Please visit esd.maricopa.gov for further onsite resources. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 88,Request Notes: hold for review ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Mr. Enrique-manager on duty

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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.*****************observed cooked chicken , in the walk-in cooler, stored under pans filled with raw fish. Informed manager. manager relocated cooked food to a designated shelf. MCESD food storage chart reviewed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact- Surfaces.*********observed food slicers, soiled with organic debris placed under the food prep stations. also cutting boards left soiled, heavy organic accumulation. inquired about a cleaning process. staff stated that pans should have been cleaned after each task. manager on duty removed all soiled utensils, and equipment . all cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. corrected. :

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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.******************observed numerous pans of enchilada sauce and on site prepared salsas, left out at 122-116 deg f . asked staff . staff described the , food pans are left out to cool and eventually placed in the walk-in cooler. Per manager food pans were prepared at 1pm. described the proper 2 tier cooling for onsite prepared tcs. utilizing shallow food pans and ice bath. MCESD cooling diagram guidance document provided. please ensure onsite prepared tcs is properly cooler. suggested monitoring cooling logs for the tcs. manager will traing food staff on proper rapid food cooling. :

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot- Holding.*********************observed pans of fried chicken at 127-128 deg f, in the front service stations warmers. informed manager. also noted the warmer sliding doors all left open adjacent to the fried chicken. informed manager to ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f or higher. see embargo. recommended a daily temp. logs to monitor the tcs food temperatures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold- Holding.*****************in the front currito sandwich station, plastic pans of pico de gallo at 53-54 deg f . food reach-in cooler top lids also left open. spoke to manager on duty. discarded. also noted cooked shredded chicken left on the pans, on the cutting boards, at 69 deg f . container of mac and cheese, left out at 69-70 deg f . per manager prepared on site. recommended to keep tcs refrigerated to ensure all tcs remains at 41 deg f . see embargo. manager discarded shredded chicken and pico de gallo. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.**************in the walk-in cooler, large pans of menudo passed the discard date 4-26-2024. also menudo broth passed the discard date of 4-26, kept in the walk-in cooler. informed manager. mcesd use by date discard policy reviewed. all discarded. see emabrgo. Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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.***************please ensure the rte/tcs food pans in the walk-in coolers are provided with a proper use by dates. on site filled cooled rotisserie chicken pans, cooked beef, onsite prepared menudo pans all without a use by date. manager removed food pans, individully affixed a use by date to each pan. corrected. :

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage**************proper storage of chemicals reviewed with facility manager. observed filled spray bottle of degreaser placed on the food prep. cutting boards. also bottle of chemical cleaner placed atop washed food pans in the dry storage racks. informed manager. all removed. chemicals were relocated, corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation*****************proper use and storage of the on site wet wiping cloth were reviewed with the staff on site. observed wet cloth left on the cutting boards, and on the bucket handles as well as on the food prep. sinks. informed manager. all removed. designated sanitizer solutions with quat ammonia refilled. manager discarded soiled towels. please monitor throughout the shift Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage******************in the deli ice machine, inside, found ice scoop under ice, covered. informed manager. ice scoop was removed. recommended a clean dry place for the ice scoop. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Arturo-facility GM

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.****************on site prepared food such as salsa, refried beans , and cooked steamed rice, passed the discard date of 1-6-2023. department manager was informed. all removed. MCESD use by date and discard provision reviewed with department staff. corrected, Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Arturo-facility GM

This address holds 5 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →