Mesa Star

7956 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207
Other
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mesa Star three times, with records going back to 2024. Mesa Star was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored with beverages in storage area. Chemicals were re-arranged to designated area away from food and beverages
7-201.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed several tobacco items stored directly in front of hand washing sink. PIC re-arranged items at time of inspection
5-205.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with build up of organic debris. Please keep a daily cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of organic debris. **Repeat violation**
4-602.11(E)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of chips and candy stored directly above unopened beverages for retail. PIC discarded personal items at time of inspection
2-401.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in up right freezer. All TCS foods were frozen at time of establishment. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
67
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with build up of organic debris. Please keep a daily cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of organic debris
4-602.11(E)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in coils for beverage (shelf stable) walk-in cooler. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Star last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesa Star on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mesa Star?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mesa Star.

How does Mesa Star compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Mesa Star most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Mesa Star's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mesa Star have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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