Cozy Corner Cafe

5901 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cozy Corner Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Cozy Corner Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 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 switch between retrieving used dishes from the dining area to removing dishes sanitized in dishwasher to dry them. Advised employees to wash hands and change gloves between tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee proceeded to wash hands and properly sanitize dishes

2-301.14

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a piece of packaged frozen corn beef submerged in water in a pan in the prep sink. Per cook, the corn beef was frozen and in the process of thawing. Had employee run water and discussed leaving the water on in order to promote better temperature circulation

3-501.13

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles of bleach under the food prep. station, checked sanitizer concentration. flashing on test strip. discussed with manager proper concentration required. manager removed bottles

7-204.11

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Observed in the back food prep. room, a pan of chili, left covered on the counter. inquired about plans for chili. per manager left out to be utilized for today. recommended thawing over night in the walk-in cooler, or under cold running water. manager reheated the food to 165 deg f. corrected

3-501.13

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Some of the powder bulk containers in the food prep. back room, without an identification . showed manager and food service staff, identified as sugar, and baking flour. all labeled by manager. corrected

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth placed under the food prep. station atop, soda, bag in the boxes. showed manager. all removed. facility has a designated quat ammonia sanitizer solution. please store wet wiping cloth in a designated sanitizer solution

3-304.14

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cozy Corner Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cozy Corner Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cozy Corner Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Cozy Corner Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Cozy Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cozy Corner Cafe 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 Cozy Corner Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cozy Corner Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.

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