El Super

1251 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Super five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so El Super trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk in an open metal container with cooked chicken being stored directly below a box of raw pork. Per PIC, an employee probably placed it there by mistake. PIC moved the cooked chicken to another shelf away from any possible cross-contamination

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed at the back area of the establishment metal ice scoops being stored directly on top of the ice machine/counters. PIC re-washed all the metal scoops and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection

3-304.12

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pans of beef and cooked chicken and veggies at 119-124 in the warmer unit. per deli manager food was brought from the walk-in cooler. proper reheating reviewed. manager removed food pans and reset the oven hot holding /alto sham. all pans were reheated to 165 deg f. please monitor proper reheating

3-403.11

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the tamales in the hot case at 79-91 deg f . informed manager . all 6 pans removed. discarded. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f. see embargo

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please ensure rte/tcs food pans in the facility cold case and walk-in cooler are provided with a use by date. found pans of assorted seafood salad, and shredded chicken , and cooked beef in the walk-in . manager trained staff on applying a discard date to all rte/tcs food. corrected

3-501.17

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked pork, cooked rice and some of the burritos at 122-128 deg f . warmer unit front doors were left open. showed department assistant manager. all removed and reheated to 165 deg f . suggested to keep the warmer lids/doors closed

3-501.16(A)(1)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the dishwashing final warewashing air drying basin, noted concentrated chemicals stored with the washed pans. discussed with staff on site regarding the proper chemical storage to minimize contamination. manager removed/relocated chemicals and washed the final warewashing airdrying basin

7-201.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed assorted pans of cooked rte/shrimp salad /trays placed in the front service cooler. No use by dates. inquired about the onsite policy. facility manager removed all pans. all use by dates provided during the inspection to each rte/tcs food pans

3-501.17

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the salsa station, taco preparation, reach-in cooler, chopeed lettuce and cilantro, and chopped onions, green salsa, and red salsa, at 46-48 deg f . per manager on duty , the establishment utilizes the time as a food safety control. manager reviewed the policy and the designated time /temp log with deli staff. all filled at the time of inspections. stamps created to show 5pm discard time

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed at various food prep. stations in the deli, wet wiping cloth were left on the counters. after use. discussed the provision of on site sanitizer and designated sanitizer solution buckets. manager removed all wet towel. fresh towels, and fresh 4 buckets of quat ammonia prepared

3-304.14

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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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, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” 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 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has El Super's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Super have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

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