Food City
A+Cutting Edge450 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-84945
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Discussed with PIC the importance of having on shell tags two dates. Date the box of oysters was first opened and the date when the last oyster was sold from that same box.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA+
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.
2025
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed to facility managerPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the meat prep. room, some articles, and food racks were blocking the hand washing station. informed manager. all removed and relocated. please ensure hand washing stations are accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
in the meat department open, deli cooler, noted cut ham, cut turkey and bologna loaves at 49-50 deg f . discussed the proper temperatures with manager on duty. manager discarded tcs food. see embargo. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
observed some wet wiping towels placed on the food prep. and some inside the hand washing basins. manager removed all. proper multi quat sanitizer obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Apr 7, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.at the employee hand washing station. noted paper towel dispenser was empty. manager on duty refilled the paper towel dispenser Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. observed some take out containers in the back room directly placed on the floor. discussed with manager. relocated to a designated shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA+
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 9, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
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: Christian-manager in charge
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.12, C: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location**************wet wiping cloth left on the meat prep. sinks, and prep cutting boards, reviewed with manager and team to assure wet wiping cloth are stored in a sanitizer bucket. manager prepared quat ammonia at 200 ppm. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1Priority, _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,Signer: John-manager in charge
Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: 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.***************in the meat market front service station, water turned off to the hand washing basin informed manager. manager consulted with staff. faucet was reactivated during the inspection, hot and cold mixing water valve, established. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage**************in the meat department, above the ice machine , observed chemical cans stored. manager talked with staff. chemicals removed, relocated foam cleaner to under the warewashing basin. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.12, C: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location**************wet wiping cloth left on the meat prep. sinks, and prep cutting boards, reviewed with manager and team to assure wet wiping cloth are stored in a sanitizer bucket. manager prepared quat ammonia at 200 ppm. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 15, 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,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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Juan V.-facility manager
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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →