Intentional Foods

1837 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Intentional Foods six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Intentional Foods on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

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

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Conveying Sewage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain between the ice machine and the ware wash machine filled with water and water backed up on the floor to the hand wash sink. Water was accumulating along half of the back wall in the back of the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the drain/line needs to clear, and PIC called a plumber to come out. The plumber was able to clear the line at time of inspection

5-402.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food material and debris throughout the kitchen area on the floor. Also observed that the ceiling and walls have a buildup of debris. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility to sight and touch prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Oct 27, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was a y-valve connected to the mop sink at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that y-valves are not approved and can put pressure on the back flow protection. PIC removed the y-valve at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers, y-valves, and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

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

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no hand soap at the hand sink near the employee bathroom at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) refilled the hand soap at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed no date markings on containers in multiple cold-holding units. Person in charge (PIC) stated that they ran out of labels. Inspector recommended using tape and a marker or writing dates on plastic wrap on top of containers. PIC wrote dates on the RTE/TCS foods at time of inspection. Ready to Eat/ Time or Temp. Control for Safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of cleaner with purple liquid in it near three-compartment sink that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all chemicals and cleaners need a label to help reduce chemical contamination risk. PIC used a marker to write the name of the cleaner on the spray bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Intentional Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Intentional Foods on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Intentional Foods?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Intentional Foods.

How does Intentional Foods compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Intentional Foods most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Intentional Foods' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Intentional Foods 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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