Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can of raid pest spray in the kitchen above the mop sink. Pest spray is not permitted to be in the kitchen and can only be applied by a certified applicator. Spray was removed from kitchen at time of inspection
7-206.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of pizza sauce in the pizza cooler with an internal temperature of 84*F. According to employee, pan was just filled from a room temperature can less than 30 minutes ago. All TCS foods must be cooled to 41*F and below in the walk-in before being placed in reach-in refrigeration units. Discussed placing tomato sauce cans in the walk-in before opening so tomato sauce is already 41*F and below. Pan of sauce was moved to walk-in at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Obtain certification prior to the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
74
Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Observed 0 PPM of chlorine sanitizer dispensing from low temp dishwashing machine. PIC made a service call at time of inspection and will be using three compartment sink with quat sanitizer at 200 PPM until repairs are completed. Will re-inspect on 11.25.25. Please test sanitizer regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times
4-501.114(F1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing station in bar area. PIC restocked at time
6-301.12
Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers
Inspector notes: Observed an empty bottle of detergent being used in low temperature dishwashing machine. PIC replaced bottle at time of inspection. Please check levels regularly to ensure all chemicals are being dispensed properly
4-204.117
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing dishes and handle trashcan and proceed to don gloves to prepare food without first washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands after switching tasks and did so at time of inspection
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Observed slicer with dried debris of mushrooms. According to PIC, mushrooms were cut day prior to inspection
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed pizza prep table with an internal temperature of 66*f . At time of inspection, unit was beeping and fluctuating temperature of 35-70*F
4-301.11
Precleaning
Inspector notes: Observed several clean containers stored with old day dots. PIC removed day dots at time of inspection. Discussed importance of removing day dots after warewashing
4-603.12
67
May 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: For the employee restroom, please obtain a covered trash can. showed manager
5-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Checked sanitizer filled bottles, noted flashing on Multiquat in the bar as well as in the kitchen. displaying exceeding 500ppm. showed manager. all diluted . 200 ppm established
7-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Food prep. station, paper towel dispenser was empty. reviewed with manager. paper towel was obtained. corrected 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: please obtain soap for the hand washing basin. showed pic. soap obtained. corrected
6-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Please obtain sanitizer test strip, facility utilizes chlorine and quat ammonia. re-inspection 10 days scheduled. reviewed with manager
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Facility back door is left open during hours of operation. please allow closure. manager closed the door
6-202.15
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: For the employee restroom, please obtain a covered trash can. showed manager
5-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic pan of precooked meatballs, at 45-46 degf . the pan was placed in the middle reach-in cooler., bottom panel. per kitchen staff left over from night shift. suggested to use a smaller open metal pan. and utilizing the walk-in cooler instead. manager on duty discarded
3-501.15(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Some plastic containers filled with ingredients, without label in the food prep. area. reviewed with kitchen manager. all labeled as flour, and sugar. corrected
3-302.12
55
Jul 30, 2024
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
Inspector notes: Observed marinara sauce re-heating in steam table at 115*F. According to PIC, marinara sauce had been re-heating in steam table for more than 2 hours and was discarded at time of inspection. Discussed re-heating TCS foods on stovetop to appropriate temperature before using hot holding equipment. All hot TCS foods must be re-heated within 2 hours and stored at or above 135*F
3-403.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed lose raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat cut limes and pasta noodles in upright reach in cooler. PIC re-arranged items at time of inspection. Please store all raw foods below ready to eat foods and according to cooking temperatures to prevent cross contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of precooked chicken, Italian sausage, spinach, and cut tomatoes in reach-in prep coolers without a date marked. According to PIC, items were made 1-2 days prior to inspection and were dated at time. Please monitor foods closely to ensure they are dated, and stored for a maximum of 7 days before being discarded
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Employee in charge did not have managers certification available at time of inspection. Please obtain within 90 days
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth.
How does Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosati's Mesa Ellsworth is inspected around six times per year on average.
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