Sandees Water & Ice

1927 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sandees Water & Ice four times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Sandees Water & Ice on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager during time of visit. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Fourth consecutive violation

2-102.12(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Observed several dead cockroaches near mop sink and manager's office. Discussed actively monitoring the situation with manager and more frequent visits by licensed pest control if pest escalates, especially due to construction at other nearby establishments

6-501.112

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of orange organic matter in the large ice machine near 3-comp sink. Discussed ensuring that all parts of the ice machine are thoroughly cleaned the next time the ice machine is serviced. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in 3-compartment sink that tested to be 0ppm of chlorine. When adjusting the concentration, it was discovered that the bottle of Clorox bleach was heavily diluted with water. Person in charge went to neighboring store and purchased a new bottle of bleach. Sanitizer was raised to proper concentrations. Discussed importance of proper concentration of sanitizer, how to test the concentration with available test strips and encouraged a discussion between employees to ensure that stocks of bleach are not diluted without communication

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No employee with a certified food protection manager certificate was present during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink being used to sanitize clear lids with 0-ppm of bleach sanitizer. corrected to 100ppm of chlroine at time of inspection. wash rinse and sanitization of dishes with bleach must included a soak step of 50-100ppm of solution

4-501.114(F1-2)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandees Water & Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandees Water & Ice on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandees Water & Ice?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandees Water & Ice.

How does Sandees Water & Ice compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Sandees Water & Ice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Sandees Water & Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandees Water & Ice have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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