Food City

450 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Food City has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Food City squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

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

3-304.12

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed at the front service station, steam tables, pans of shredded beef at 111-132 deg f . also pan of cooked chicken at 109-128 deg f . discussed with facility manager on duty. pans were brought out of the walk-in prior to lunch. manager reheated food pans to 165 deg f , please monitor proper hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the drying racks, some of the washed food pans wet stacked, also noted old date marking stickers still adhered on the pans. discussed the proper cleaning and airdrying with person in charge. all pans were removed scrubbed, and re-airdried

4-901.11

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed pans of on site prepared menudo, and rojo menudo and on siteprepared chicharon salda, at 98-101.5 deg f. observed tcs in deep plastic trays. spoke to pic regarding an effective use of smaller shallow metal pans and ice bath method for a desired 2 tier cooling. manager relocated all 5 food tubs to shallow metal pans and ice bath . please monitor onsite food cooling. manager and department spanish liaison provided some cooling strategies at the time of inspection

3-501.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed some wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations. informed manager. manager prepared quat ammonia solutions. towels transferred. corrected

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food City on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Food City compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Food City most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Food City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food City have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food City 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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