Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks

B°

1245 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69555

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.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy and provided FDA form 1B. Discussed labeling requirements for the hand-packed ice cream pints. Reviewed required wash-rinse-sanitize of equipment at the 3 comp sink.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present.

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Repeat Violation 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ice cream scoop stored in the front hand washing sink, mop bucket stroed in front of the back hand washing sink.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

Apr 7, 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. Operator has obtained required sanitizer.

Apr 6, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation4 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ice cream scoops stored inside front hand washing sink and bucket and containers stored in the back room hand washing sink.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 4/7/26. Establishment has chlorine test strips, but no chlorine sanitizer was available at the time of inspection for washing ice scoops and ice cream scoops. Please obtain.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Container of glue and cleaning chemical stored on shelf above bottles of flovoring syrup for the snow cones. Employee moved chemicals to chemical storage.

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection. Ice bagged on-site for retail sale not marked with required labels. Please provide labels indicating the store address or identifier

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Edge tiles missing along the entire front edge of the water filling station. Please replace.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Debris in corners on floor behind the service counter and on the floor in the water room. Please maintain clean and remove any unnecessary items from the premises.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Jul 29, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's notes

There are a couple of tiles at the water-fill station that are cracked and a couple that are missing. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the surface needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Please replace or repair the missing/cracked tile. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

There was no cover waste receptacle in the bathroom at time of inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Establishment currently has multiple unused/broken appliances and other clutter that is not in use or necessary. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that these items should be removed to reduce risk of harboring pests and to make it easier to move around in the back room. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jul 23, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Oct 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Apr 15, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Ronnie Lopez,Award: A

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability---Continue organizing back room so all areas are free of clutter and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: B,Signer: Ronnie L.

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels available at handwashing sink closest to ice bag container. Person in charge provided at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed Raid pesticide in chemical storage area. Discussed with PIC that all pest control must be applied by a certified pest control specialist to prevent the contamination of food, food contact surfaces, equipment, utensils and single service items. Person in charge discarded pesticide. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed leaks in water filtration system. Person in charge will have system repaired and maintain in good working order. 6TH REPEAT VIOLATION. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →