Aubergine Kitchen

1939 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204
Vegetarian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Aubergine Kitchen, located at 1939 S Val Vista Dr in Mesa, AZ, had a low-risk inspection on April 15, 2026, with a score of 100. No violations were recorded during this most recent inspection. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.

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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of sliced and cooked beef and some sliced chicken breast at 112-119 deg f . per manager placed in the oven at 111-1130am. proper reheating for onsite prepared food , reheating to 165 deg f reviewed. manager removed beef and chicken slices and reheated to 165 deg f
3-403.11
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on the dry shelf near the food prep. narrow back room, some first aid supplies and bottles of aspirin, placed atop dried food shelves. discussed the proepr storage strategies . suggested a designated pans and keeping all personal items, and articles in a designated spot. manager relocated all
7-209.11
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the upright cooler, pans of tofu placed under pans of raw meat. discussed with manager. manager relocated meats to a designated lower shelf /removed tofu
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the kitchen food prep. area, steam tables, large pieces of cooked beef placed in pans, temperatures indicating 126-131 deg f . some of the large cooked pieces were standing up in the pan. recommended to keep smaller cut portions in the steam table, also suggested to keep food stirred to ensure all portions are maintained at 135 deg f or higher. manager cut beef and reheated to 165 deg f
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw eggs placed atop dates. showed/discussed with manager. eggs were relocated to a designated lower shelf
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tubs of food prepared /dated 2-10, tcs food such as coconut curry, and Mushroom sauce /gravy from 47-91 deg f . recommended shallow metal pans and utilizing ice bath to expedite the cooling process. mcesd cooling guidance document reviewed. copy provided via email. manager discarded food from yesterday . see embargo
3-501.14
74
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: In the food prep. stations back room, observed foodhandler staff leaving to wash utensils, with gloves on continue to put away soiled utensils and return to food preparation, staff observed to just wipe their hands with gloves on. also observed in the front service station, staff touching face and closing article with food handler gloves on, proceeding to foodservice. discussed with manager the importance of strategies to wash hands as changing task in the food service as well as when to to wash hands to prevent contamination. manager provided a coaching/training to on site food prep. staff. staff removed food handler gloves washed hands. please continue to monitor. corrected
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed at the food prep. station, steam tables, cooked beef and cooked chicken pans, including on site prepared mushroom sauce at 98-124 deg f . proper setup for the steam tables discussed with manager. manager removed food. serviced steam tables with hot water. all food was reheated to 165 deg f . please monitor hot holding for on site prepared tcs food
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed at multiple food prep. stations, paper towel dispensers were empty. discussed with pic. paper towel were refilled /provided at the time of inspection. corrected
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Multiple on site chemical spray bottles in use , without an identification label. informed manager. recommended to label all on site filled chemical spray bottles. corrected by manager
7-102.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
Inspector notes: Observed employee open beverages placed on the food prep. stations and directly in the food prep. above prep. stations. manager discarded all. suggested to use a designated area for employee drinks. recommended lids and straws for staff beverages. manager will implement a designated shelf near the hand washing station just for staff drinks
6-403.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed at arious food prep. station. wet wiping cloth placed on the food prep. counters. informed pic. facility has designated sanitizer solution buckets. all stations were provided with proper quat ammonia sanitizer solution stations. manager removed all soiled /wet towel. all clean towels were placed in sanitizer solutions. frequency of changing sanitizer and placement of used wet towel reviewed with manager in charge
3-304.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: 4-5ceiling panels above the cooking food prep. stations were left without ceiling panels. tiles removed. showed pic. please ensure ceiling panels are properly sealed/installed
6-201.13
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