Z Convenience

2114 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Z Convenience has been inspected six times since 2024. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Mesa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings under the mop sink, under the soda syrup storage, and under shelves in the back. Also observed about 5 fruit flies near the soda and sink areas. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No paper towels at the back hand sink near the water heater. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs and raw chorizo store above RTE bottled beverages. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Mar 31, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: No hot water available at the restroom hand sink due to a broken faucet handle. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC stated via phone a new faucet would be installed today

5-202.12(A)

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

5-202.12(A)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No paper towels are either hand sink in this establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of raw eggs stored above bottled beverages in the food reach in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Z Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Z Convenience on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Z Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Z Convenience.

How does Z Convenience compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Z Convenience most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Z Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Z Convenience have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Z Convenience 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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