Food City

450 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Food City appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Food City is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the meat prep. room, some articles, and food racks were blocking the hand washing station. informed manager. all removed and relocated. please ensure hand washing stations are accessible
5-205.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed some wet wiping towels placed on the food prep. and some inside the hand washing basins. manager removed all. proper multi quat sanitizer obtained
3-304.14
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
6-301.12
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

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 100 out of 100, which is higher than 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.