Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks

1245 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning

4-702.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

7-201.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: There are a couple of tiles at the water-fill station that are cracked and a couple that are missing. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the surface needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Please replace or repair the missing/cracked tile

4-202.16

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: There was no cover waste receptacle in the bathroom at time of inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Establishment currently has multiple unused/broken appliances and other clutter that is not in use or necessary. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that these items should be removed to reduce risk of harboring pests and to make it easier to move around in the back room

6-501.114

Jul 23, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Ed's Water Mart & Snacks 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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