PlateScore

MVPita Mediterranean Grill

A°

1066 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46886

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reach-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 41*f at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided catering guidance document.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, hummus with an internal temperature of 58-65*F in reach-in cooler salad station. PIC stated items had been stored in unit for more than 4 hours and were discarded at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed salad station reach-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 50*F at time of inspection. All TCS foods inside were discarded at time of inspection. PIC, placed a service call to have unit repaired and will temporarily use time as a control as a food safety measure. Will re-inspect unit on 7.21.26

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Mar 18, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Warewashing machine was dispensing 50 PPM at time of inspection and upright reach-in cooler had an ambient air temperature of 38*f.

Mar 10, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm dispensing from low temp dishwashing machine. It was determined that the sanitizer container was empty and the line was disconnected at time. PIC will make service call to get unit repaired. Please repair prior to 3.17.26

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken and beef with an internal temperature of 52*f in upright reach-in cooler. PIC, stated food had been in cooler all morning and were discarded at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed upright reach-in cooler holding an ambient air temperature of 56-58*f. Please make repairs prior 3.17.26.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

2025

Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed filter cleaning schedule with the PIC

Apr 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about consumer advisory, food labels, hand sink signs and grading system.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed blue toxic item in a spray bottle. Manager placed windex label on the product. Ensure that all items have labels to reduce misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed end of faucet at 3 compartment sink below flood rim level. Manager repaired spring and fully corrected faucet. Ensure that the end of the faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 13, 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: Christian Warde

2023

Oct 30, 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: Christian Warde

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →