Avista

248 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Going back to 2024, Avista has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee entered the kitchen from outside two separate times, then went to handle clean cooking trays and food items without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES

2-301.14

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pasta and meat sauce-47F cooling in the reach in cooler in a large covered container. PIC stated that the item was placed into the unit to cool the previous day and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less

3-501.14

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw pork stored over cooked sausage and vegetables in the reach in cooler. *(The sausage was packaged and the vegetables were covered.) The PIC relocated the pork to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display

3-302.11(A3-8)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored with handle touching ice at the juice area. PIC relocated ice scoop. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses to reduce potential contamination

3-304.12

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed diced ham with a prepared date of (6/23), sliced ham (6/25), cooked bacon (6/20), and boiled eggs (6/26) in the make-line unit. Date of inspection was 7/3/25

3-501.18

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at the dish machine handling dirty dishes and then proceeded to touch clean dishes without washing hands. Notified person in charge and they had employee take off gloves and wash hands and rewash dishes that were touched

2-301.14

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the floor throughout the kitchen, especially in the area with the refrigerators, to be scored and have a rough surface with some gaps/voids. Kitchen surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable and non-absorbent to deter pest activity and pathogen growth. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 6th

6-201.11

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avista on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avista?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avista.

How does Avista compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Avista most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Avista's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avista have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Avista means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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