PlateScore

Dollar Tree

A

3516 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-56994

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

report emailed to district manager email .Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

report emailed to district supervisor, per facility manager request. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days for the hand washing sink repair.5-5-2025Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

observed at the female restroom, metered hand washing faucet not working. facility manager was notified . manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 5-5-2024 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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. 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

observed some soda cans in the mop basin. discussed the storage strategies to minimize contamination. manager removed articles. corrected

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Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n)A _ Grade and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedThe 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: A,Signer: Debbie-facility manager

2023

Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

This Special Survey was conducted for a product recall.No products associated with the recall were observed in the store. Report was emailed.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Debbie Novick - Manager

Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n)A _ Grade and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedThe 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: A,Signer: Debbie-facility manager

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →