Original Chop Shop

1850 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Original Chop Shop, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mesa restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at cooking area two small containers/pitchers without a label on. Per PIC, both containers had potable water inside & were used for cooking purposes. PIC labeled both containers at time of inspection

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Oct 15, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility sanitizer in the three compartment and in the sanitizer bucket, exceeding500 ppm. per manager recently, new sanitizer has been replaced for the older multi quat. discussed the proper mixing, manager drained and diluted. also spray bottle filled with chlorine, exceeding 200 ppm. (Flashing on test strip. ) manager drained and refilled. proper sanitizer concentration obtained. please monitor

7-204.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed in the grill line, one of the reach-in prep. coolers in use, checked temperature 44-50 deg f . per manager awaiting a service order. please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f . re-inspection scheduled. 9-15-2025

4-301.11

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the cookline, steam table, chopped grilled chicken at 108 deg f . showed manager. manager transferred food to metal pan from a plastic pan, added more hot water to the steam table, adjusted the water level and reheated chicken to 165 deg f

3-501.16(A)(1)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food cutting boards placed directly by hand washing sink, splash zone. showed manager. manager relocated food cutting boards to a clean -dry place

3-304.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed few spray bottles in use, filled with yellow liquid, no label. discussed with manager. per manager, cooking oil. please label spray bottles. (identification label reviewed)

3-302.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: In the back kitchen, one of the ceiling panels removed creating an opening to the roof area. please re-install the ceiling panel

6-201.13

Jan 9, 2025

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 cookline, smaller steam table, grilled steak pan at 122-133 deg f . discussed the proper minimum hot holding for on site prepared tcs. also reviewed the proper operation for the steam table such as the hot water level and utilizing shallower metal pan for food service. manager added more hot water, also switched to metal pan and reheated tcs food to 165 deg f . corrected

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand washing station in the back food prep. paper towel needed. discussed with manager. refilled. corrected

6-301.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the cookline, grill area, noted a spray bottle filled with yellow fluid. no label. discussed with manager. identified as cooking oil. manager created a label for the bottle. also in the front food service area, found a spray bottle with a fluid. showed maager. manager labeled the spray bottle as water. corrected

3-302.12

Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location

Inspector notes: Observed some wet wiping cloth left on the food station counters. discussed with manager, manager has a designated sanitizer multi quat policy for the wet cloth. towels were removed. corrected

4-901.12

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed at the cookline, pans of diced cooked chicken at 118-120 deg f . also pans of chicken grilled patties and steaks at 118-120. notified kitchen shift leader regrading the temperature. all removed and rheated to 165 deg f . recommended to verify the food storage in the steam table, temp check and water level for the chicken steam table reviewed. manager refilled the steam table with hot water to a designated level. use of smalled metal pans for storing tcs food reviewed,

3-501.16(A)(1)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of sliced turkey, with a hand written market, dated 8-30. per manager, that is the preparation date. MCESD use by date policy reviewed. manager discarded the rte food passed the 7 days. see embargo. also a pan of on site prepared salsa, dated 8-30, manager will reviewed the mcesd use by date policy with kitchen staff

3-501.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Chop Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Chop Shop on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Original Chop Shop?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Original Chop Shop.

How does Original Chop Shop compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Original Chop Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Original Chop Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Chop Shop have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Original Chop Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Original Chop Shop is inspected around six times per year on average.

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