Inspection Report

Business Name
Albertson's

Business Address
441 N VAL VISTA DR MESA AZ 85213

Permit Number
FD-00825

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Meat Market

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
4/30/2026

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Addl Notes: observed in the meat food prep. area. raw chicken packets, and raw beef packets were placed atop cooked ham. showed meat market staff and facility PIC. manager provided a training moment to staff. all raw chicken, and raw beef were relocated. mcesd food storage guidance document reviewed. copies provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Addl Notes: observed in the front meat market, display case cooler, 10-12 trayes of rte/cooked seafood such as seafood salad, cooked shrimp. lobster legs. unable to find a use by date for any of the rte food. discussed with staff in seafood. facility manager on duty provided a coaching /training moment. all use by dates for each rte/food trays were prepared and adhered to food pans. MCESD use by date guidance document reviewed. copies provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Addl Notes: at the time of inspecting the meat market, the hand-washing basin attached to the utensil washing sanitizer basin, was fully filled with effluents, discolored sewage, and excessive odor was present. showed facility manager. located the staff in charge for the meat department. discussed the proper maintenance requirement for the employee hand washing basins. facility PIC placed a service call. sink was restored to operating, all cleaned and disinfected by staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: observed at various areas in the meat back prep. area. wall coving junctures cove base peeled off. also, some cracked tiles with holes exposed. showed pic. please repair the cove base, please ensure the penetrations wall to floor are properly sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-201.18 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters Addl Notes: observed the ceiling panels directly above the 3 compartment basins/ware washing area peeling, paint chipping segments separated. please repair the ceiling to smooth. easily cleanable. showed facility PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

report emailed.
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.