Desert Ridge High School

10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Desert Ridge High School has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Desert Ridge High School on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed upright residential refrigerator with an internal temperature of 64*f. PIC stated refrigerator would be removed and/or replaced prior to next routine inspection. Only TCS food stored in refrigerator were hot dogs and they were moved to freezer to rapidly chill to 41*f. All items will be cooked/served within 4 hours
4-301.11
90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food reside in reach-in freezer. Equipment must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Ridge High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Ridge High School on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Desert Ridge High School compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Desert Ridge High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Desert Ridge High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Ridge High School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desert Ridge High School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.