Catered by Ed

444 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Catering

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Catered by Ed appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed par-cooked chicken parmesan stored above RTE twice-baked potatoes. In the reach in cooler, observed an opened package of raw bacon stored above RTE greens and milk. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation

Inspector notes: Observed par-cooked chicken parmesan and par cooked chicken cordon bleu. Per PIC, various raw animal proteins are par-cooked the day before a catering event. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Provided PIC with MCESD non-continuous cooking policy. Provide documentation of proof of logs prior to re-inspection on 2/23/2026

3-401.14(F)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave copy at establishment

2-102.12(A)

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide food service certification. Obtain certification from an accredited establishment and leave at establishment

2-102.12(A)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide proof of certified manager. Obtain certification from a certified agency and leave at establishment

2-102.12(A)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food items stored along with the items for the catering establishment stored in the reach in. Employee removed personal food items and discarded. Store employee personal food items separate and apart from items for retail sale

6-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catered by Ed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catered by Ed on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catered by Ed?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catered by Ed.

How does Catered by Ed compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Catered by Ed most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Catered by Ed's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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