El Super

1251 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Super five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Common name-working containers” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

El Super's latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed at back seafood prep. station, three compartment basin, noted sanitizer at 0ppm. discussed the proper multi quat concentration. manager will place a work order. meanwhile, please utilize the front three compartment sanitizer basin. checked the front sanitizer station , 200 ppm established

4-501.114(F1-2)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some towels wet wiping cloth, left on the food prep. station and some placed inside the hand washing basins. discussed with facility manager. all wet towels were removed sanitizer buckets were prepared. multi quat at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Found some chemicals in spray bottles placed in the food prep. area, and warewashing basin. no identification label. manger removed and labeled chemicals. corrected

7-102.11

Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the meat preparation areas, noted multiple wet towels left on the counter, under prep. stations and on the warewashing basins. manager removed all wet towels. fresh sanitizer solutions prepared. new wet wiping cloth were placed in the sanitizer solutions. corrected

4-901.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Some pans of imitation crab salads and cooked shrimp were at 44-45 deg f . trays of food were overfilled. manager provided training not to overfill food pans. 2inch fill reviewed. meat manager removed excess food. please keep rte/tcs at 41 deg f

3-501.15(B)

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

Inspector notes: Scoops were placed inside the hand washing basin. manager removed, washed rinsed and sanitize scoops

3-304.12

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed packaged ground beef placed atop steaks. showed meat department manager. all relocated to a designated shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, multiple bottles of chlorine, placed atop shelves holding food coloring and spices. showed meat manager on duty. all chemicals were removed/relocated. corercted

7-201.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed below 3 compartment basins, drain pipes leaking onto grounds. manager will place a work order to repair the pipe connection

5-205.15(B)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground meats placed/stored above steak /full muscle in the walk-in cooler. manager trained meat market staff regarding proper storage designated area for each type of meat. ground meats relocated to a lower designated shelf. corrected

3-302.11(A1-2)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bottles of chemicals , assorted colors filled spray bottles in use for meat area. manager trained staff to label all chemicals filled spray bottles. all corrected during the inspection. corrected

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Super last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Super on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super?

Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Super.

How does El Super compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

El Super most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has El Super's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Super have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Super 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 El Super inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Super is inspected around three times per year on average.

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