Midwestern Meats
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Midwestern Meats, located at 4308 E Main St in Mesa, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on April 16, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two critical violations related to safe food presentation and the disposition of ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food. Across six scored inspections, Midwestern Meats has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper disposal for the on-site prepared and stored in the walk-in cooler(tcs food) reviewed. observed pans of boiled/cooked veggie beef stew passed discard 4-5. also pans of on-site prepared ranch dressing passed discard date 3-24-26. some pans of cooked veggie, carnitas also wrapped in the Walk-in dated 4-6. MCESD use by date policy and proper dicard dates reviewed. manager removed all past due food pans. all discarded by manager. see embargo
3-501.18
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of ranch dressing, no date. covered in mold. discussed with manager. manager discarded food
3-101.11
74
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the final 3 compartment sanitizer basin, chemicals bulk dispensers placed in side the final basin. discussed the proper storage for the chemials. manager removed and relocated chemicals, rinsed the final basin
7-201.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel at the employee food prep. hand washing sink empty. facility manager obtained paper towel
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility prepared tcs food such as cooked rice, baked potatoes. no use by date on the food pans. described the mcesd use by date policy. county date marking guidance stickers, provided. manager affixed use by date to food pans
3-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the food prep. back room, noted above the prep. stations, ceiling panel removed. discussed with manager. manager found and reinstalled the ceiling panel
6-201.13
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
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