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Arizona Catering

A

1716 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment · Permit FD-74795

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

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 6, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 21, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2025 — 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 history12 on record

2025

Dec 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Close out permit establishment is no longer operating at this location

Jul 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager was not able to provide proof of manager certification. Obtain certificated from an accredited agency and leave at establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

printed reportThe 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Julio Perez

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

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.printed reportThis establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Julio Perez

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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 kitchen employee lather hands under running water for <10 seconds at the employee hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands outside of running water for at least 20 seconds. 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. Piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Manager placed in dishwashing area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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 cooked carrots and onions to be picketed cooling in a deep plastic container on counter at internal temperature of 117 deg F. Chef informed the food item had been cooling <2 hours and placed in several metal containers in freezer for rapid cooling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jan 21, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected at Arizona Concours d'Elegance SPE-24-0012.Inspection report emailed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Juan Perez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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 hand washing station set up at time of event. Person in charge set up a hand wash station at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that a hand wash station should be set up at all times with hot water, hand soap, and paper towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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 sliced tomatoes, sliced pickles, and sliced onions sitting on condiment table unprotected. Person in charge removed at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all food should be protected from potential hazards and contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

printed reportThe 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.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.Award: A,Signer: Julio Perez

Oct 6, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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.printed reportThis establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Julio Perez

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use-Observed several buckets that contained quat chemical sanitizer at concentrations of >400 ppm. Manager informed the sanitizer buckets were used for sanitizing food contact surfaces in the establishment. Manager prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to 200-400 ppm during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Manager requested a printed reportThis 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.Award: A,Signer: Julio Perez

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →