Frys Food Stores

554 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Frys Food Stores has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Raw animal foods-cooking” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Frys Food Stores is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken removed from the deep fryer then cook stated was fully cooked after verifying with the establishment's probe thermometer. Employee observed measuring cook temps at/above 165*F with a properly calibrated probe thermometer but with measurements not being taken from the thickest part of the chicken breast. Observed the same chicken breasts measured by the cook at 138-155*F. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code (165*F for poultry). Observed the chicken breasts tightly packed on the lower three racks of the chicken fryer where undercooked breasts were observed. PIC placed the chicken back in the fryer to continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes. Observed all pieces of chicken fully cooked to 165*F or higher. Advised PIC to retrain on fryer setup, fry basket organization, and probe thermometer placement to ensure all chicken is fully cooked
3-401.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed a fly light installed above a prep table above prepackaged condiments, utensils and containers. Discussed relocating fly lights to areas not above food or food contact surfaces or removing the table from under the fly light to prevent contamination
6-202.13
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes actively being washed, rinsed then sanitized in quat sanitizer by being dipped then immediately removed with a 1 second contact time. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications (40-60 seconds). Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-703.11
Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken removed from the deep fryer then cook stated was fully cooked after verifying with the establishment's probe thermometer. Employee observed measuring cook temps at/above 165*F with a properly calibrated probe thermometer but with measurements not being taken from the thickest part of the chicken breast. Observed the same chicken breasts measured by the cook at 128*F, 133*F, 143*F and 160*F. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code (165*F for poultry). Observed the chicken breasts tightly packed on the lower three racks of the chicken fryer where undercooked breasts were observed. PIC placed the chicken back in the fryer to continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes. Observed all pieces of chicken fully cooked to 165*F or higher. Advised PIC to retrain on fryer setup, fry basket organization, and probe thermometer placement to ensure all chicken is fully cooked
3-401.11
74
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various preparations of cooked chicken and potato wedges holding in a hot case with internal temperatures ranging from 114-133*F internally when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, establishment is using a new case to keep foods hot. PIC in the deli stated a lower setting was used because the heat on the highest setting was drying out products too quickly. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC stated all foods had been in the warmer less than 2 hours. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection due to quality concerns
3-501.16(A)(1)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frys Food Stores last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frys Food Stores on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frys Food Stores?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods-cooking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frys Food Stores.

How does Frys Food Stores compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Frys Food Stores most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Frys Food Stores' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frys Food Stores means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.