La Mesita Child Development Center

2254 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
School / Childcare
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Mesita Child Development Center has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

La Mesita Child Development Center's latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches in the two water heater cabinets. Dead insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests
6-501.112
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mesita Child Development Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mesita Child Development Center on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Mesita Child Development Center?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Mesita Child Development Center.

How does La Mesita Child Development Center compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Mesita Child Development Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Mesita Child Development Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Mesita Child Development Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Mesita Child Development Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Mesita Child Development Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Mesita Child Development Center is inspected around three times per year on average.