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Food City

A+Cutting Edge

450 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84943

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 49 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 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

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Reviewed in Spanish with PIC and other employees FDA food code regulations.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 13, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed by the soda machine a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine.PIC re-washed all the metal scoops/utensils and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

2025

Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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

May 1, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed at the front service station, steam tables, pans of shredded beef at 111-132 deg f . also pan of cooked chicken at 109-128 deg f . discussed with facility manager on duty. pans were brought out of the walk-in prior to lunch. manager reheated food pans to 165 deg f , please monitor proper hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the drying racks, some of the washed food pans wet stacked, also noted old date marking stickers still adhered on the pans. discussed the proper cleaning and airdrying with person in charge. all pans were removed scrubbed, and re-airdried. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. 4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA+

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

2024

Aug 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed pans of on site prepared menudo, and rojo menudo and on siteprepared chicharon salda, at 98-101.5 deg f. observed tcs in deep plastic trays. spoke to pic regarding an effective use of smaller shallow metal pans and ice bath method for a desired 2 tier cooling. manager relocated all 5 food tubs to shallow metal pans and ice bath . please monitor onsite food cooling. manager and department spanish liaison provided some cooling strategies at the time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

observed some wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations. informed manager. manager prepared quat ammonia solutions. towels transferred. corrected

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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 9, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 1 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Christian .-manager on duty

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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.******************in the walk-in cooler, observed raw eggs placed above cooked food pans. informed manager and deli staff. raw cracked eggs were relocated to a designated lower pan. 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.*****************in the drying racks, checked some of the food utensils/pans. organic accumulation, food debris observed. food dicer had heavy accumulation of organic debris. manager was informed, utensil was disassembled, cleaned and sanitized. also some metal food pans had dried sauce in them. manager removed, rescrubbed , washed, rinsed and sanitized them. corrected. manager provided a training on site for the deli dishwashing staff. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.*****************at the steam table front sandwich station, checked tcs food temps. observed assorted cooked beef pans at 116-118 deg f . also soups with meat and potatoes at 118-124 deg f . manager reset the steam table. all food pans were removed and all reheated to 165 deg f . please ensure a daily temperature hot holding verification for the on site rte/tcs. manager went back to deli team provided additional food cold holding and reheating training. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation*****************observed the wet wiping cloth left on the cutting boards. informed staff and manager on duty. manager removed wet towels. a designated sanitizer bucket with Multiquat sanitizer 200 ppm established. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe*************Observed on site prepared rice, stored in retail grocery bags, and then the filled grocery bags stored in contact with the cooked rice open bins. reviewed with manager regarding the proper use of commercial cleanable food containers. manager discarded rice in grocery bags. employee training provided by manager on duty. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: John B.-manager on duty

2023

Sep 14, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: John B.-manager on duty

This address holds 4 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.

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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 →