Los Altos Ranch Market

1118 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Los Altos Ranch Market stretching back to 2024. Los Altos Ranch Market was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mesa restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the front customer deli service area, 3 pans of cooked shredded chicken and cooked beef(carnitas), temperatures were showing 109-115 deg f . proper reheating for the food brought from the walk-in cooler to front hot deli case reviewed. deli manager removed all food pans. all reheated to 165 deg f
3-403.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deep metal pans of on-site prepared food such as cooked chicken,54 deg f, cooked pork, 54 deg f, and cooked beef, 54 deg f inside a sealed metal case, placed in the facility walk-in cooler. per manager tcs food was prepared on 8-6. proper cooling strategies for on-site prepared hot tcs food reviewed. recommended not to wrap hot pans, recommended to utilize shallow metal pans, combined with Ice bath. please do not store cooling food in a sealed case till on site cooling has been verified/documented the tcs food is properly and rapidly reached to 41 deg f . deli manager discarded all 8 food pans of cooked chicken, beef and pork. please monitor cooling. Department cooling guidance document was reviewed with facility manager and deli manager on duty. copies provided. see embargo
3-501.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper preparation of use by date for the on-site prepared tcs food at the deli reviewed. observed pans of onsite prepared chicken salad, without a use by date. also assorted pans of on-site prepared chicken and cooked beef without a use by date. manager provided coaching to deli staff. please monitor proper date marking. department guidance document reviewed. English and Spanish copies provided
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the deli, some pans of on-site prepared salsa, temperatures were registering 61 deg f for the red and green salsa pans. discussed the facility on site policy. per deli staff, staff are required to fill a daily time measure of food safety document, showing the preparation to 4 hours discard time. manager found the form/document. manager discarded salsa pans since time was exceeding 4 hours. employees were coached by manager on the proper daily form entry. please monitor daily, during the various shifts
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the food prep. stations, noted some wet wiping cloth placed back on the food prep counters. discussed the proper storage of the wet wiping cloth during use. manager prepared quat ammonia sanitizer buckets (200 ppm)
3-304.14
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the front hot service food pans, alpastor, and shredded beef at 122-126 deg f . discussed the hot holding minimum temperatures for tcs food. manager removed . all reheated to 165 deg f . manager coached staff on utilizing deeper metal pans and keeping higher water level for the steam table. corrected
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of cooked beef, cooked pork and cooked chicken. no use by dates, inquired regarding the facility date marking for the rte/tcs food. manager validated that the food pans were cooled and prepared yesterday. new use by date stickers were affixed on every container. also multiple plastic 8oz tubs of rte tcs, such as refried beans, cooked rice and chicken salad. no use by date. deli manager provided use by dates for the food prepared on site. corrected. please monitor daily
3-501.17
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed in the cookline, fried chicken at 109-111 deg f . also cooked shrededd pork at 120-122 deg f . and chopped cooked pork at 116-124 deg f . informed facility manager and the department manager. suggested to adjust the steam table hot water level, and provide lids to ensure all tcs is kept at 135 deg f or higher. manager removed the three pans. all reheated to 165 deg f . corrected
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk-in cooler, some of the speed racks placed directly inside near the walk-in door. noted cooked pan filled with beef and chicken at 45-36 deg f . also noted the walk-in cooler door was left partially open at the time of inspection. discussed with department manager regarding pushing the cooling racks away from the walk-in entry door , back closer to the walk-in fan blowers. to ensure 41 deg f reached/maintained. also please ensure walk-in cooler door is kept closed after each entry/exit. manager relocated food pans
3-501.15(B)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed in the hot service line and the back food prep. stations, wet wiping cloth left on the counters. informed manager . manager removed all wet wiping cloth. quat ammonia sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm established/refilled. corrected
3-304.14
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Altos Ranch Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Altos Ranch Market on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Altos Ranch Market?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Altos Ranch Market.

How does Los Altos Ranch Market compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Los Altos Ranch Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Los Altos Ranch Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Altos Ranch Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Altos Ranch Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.