Novel Ice Cream

40 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Novel Ice Cream stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket at a concentration of >200 ppm.PIC informed the sanitizer is used for sanitizing food contact surfaces and prepared fresh and adjusted to within the required specification. This is the second consecutive violation
7-202.12(A-B)
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of insect spray in the front food service area on a shelf. PIC discarded during inspection. Pest control must be performed by a liscenced pest control applicator
7-202.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Novel Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Novel Ice Cream on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Novel Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Novel Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Novel Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Novel Ice Cream have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Novel Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.