PlateScore

Los Altos Ranch Market

A

1118 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60890

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

Compare with another

Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)May 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 10, 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 history10 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 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

At time of inspection, no CFPM on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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.

2025

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

observed some spray bottles of cleaners placed atop clean food pans. manager provided training for staff. chemicals were relocated to a designated area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Jan 8, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

observed trays of cut soft cheese , a large sliced portion of sliced ham, pans of open sour creme, inside the front service case cooler, no use by date stickers. discussed the facility on site use by date policy. facility manager coached staff. all use by dates were prpepared and adhered to all trays of rte/tcs during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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.

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

Inspector's notes

observed some wiping cloth wet, left on the counter. manager removed, placed towels in a designated multi quat sanitizer solution bucket. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the food prep. area, employee open drink/coffee cups placed on the shelves. discussed with manager. all discarded. use of a lids and straws and a designated employee personal area for drinks reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

2024

Sep 11, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

proper use and storage of the wet wiping cloth reviewed with staff . observed wet wiping cloth left on the counter, sanitizer bucket was not filled. manager refilled quat ammonia. quat at 200 ppm established.

Show full county text

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

May 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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. 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,Signer: Mr. Lazaro-facility GM

Jan 4, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, _ 2Priority 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: Mr. Lazaro-facility PIC

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.***************the Cremeria hand washing station was addressed with the facility manager. noted the water faucet was shutoff. unable to obtain warm water at the handwashing station. also the sink was not draining. observed stagnant water accumulated in the hand washing station basin spoke to facility director. sink was repaired. the drainage was also addressed during the routine inspection. sink was repaired to provide hot and cold water faucets. also, properly draining repaired. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers******************observed spray bottles in use filled for on site usage. without a proper label. manager removed chemical spray bottles. new spray bottle filled with proper chemical labels established during the inspection. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces*********************observed commercial knife in use for the sausage preparation, had broken tips and severely chipped/damaged. manager observed this knife. manager discarded the damaged utensil. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 18, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _ 0Priority 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: A,Signer: Jean-facility manager on duty

This address holds 8 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.

Nearby restaurants

Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.

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 →