Capriotti's

3510 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Capriotti's stretching back to 2024. Capriotti's was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths, use limitation”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Capriotti's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Quat Sanitizer inside 3 compartment sink above 400 ppm. PIC diluted sanitizer solution to the right concentration at time of inspection

7-204.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed near cooking area to clear bottle with liquid inside. Per PIC, on bottle had clean water and the other cooking oil. PIC labeled both containers at time of inspection

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bottle of sore throat medicine placed on the food prep. corner. showed manager. manager relocated bottle to a designated shelf at the office

7-209.11

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed final warewashing basin at 0 ppm. (in use) discussed the frequency of sanitizer solution being drained and refilled. manager drained and refilled. quat at 200 ppm established

4-501.114(F1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 3 sanitizer wiping cloth solution in use. checked . all at 0 ppm discussed with manager. all drained and refilled. quat at 200 ppm prepared/established

3-304.14

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk-in cooler, raw eggs placed on middle walk-in shelf above cheese and butter. informed pic. manager removed eggs and relocated to a designated lower shelf, corrected. food storage reviewed with PIC

3-302.11(A1-2)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping towels at 0ppm. informed manager . manager drained and refilled sanitizer solution. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: In the cookline, light shield removed . showed pic . please re-install

6-202.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capriotti's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capriotti's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capriotti's?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capriotti's.

How does Capriotti's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Capriotti's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Capriotti's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Capriotti's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Capriotti's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Capriotti's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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