Mesa Food & Deli

744 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Mesa Food & Deli appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

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

Mesa Food & Deli's latest score of 70 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the food hot display case, cooked chicken, refried bean, carnitas at 116-122 deg f . observed the warmer case partially taped to stay open. recommended to keep lids fully closed. also steam table water level was reviewed. noted low at the bottom of the deep metal holding pans. suggested to increase the hot water level. to ensure tcs food is kept and maintained at 135 deg f or higher. manager reheated tcsfood to 165 deg f , and added more hot water
3-501.16(A)(1)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer of insecticide near the warmer case. discussed with manager. suggested to utilize a certified pest control company. manager removed the insecticides. corrected
7-202.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked the sanitizer towel solution. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with manager. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected
3-304.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure the facility has a certified food manager on duty present during the hours of operation. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk-in a metal container with cooked chicharron and another metal container with cooked tripe without any date marking on. Per PIC, the chicharron was from the 23rd and the tripe from the 24th of this month. PIC date marked both containers at time of inspection
3-501.17
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Food & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesa Food & Deli on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mesa Food & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mesa Food & Deli.

How does Mesa Food & Deli compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Mesa Food & Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Mesa Food & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mesa Food & Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mesa Food & Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.