Inspection Report

Business Name
J'Z Market
Business Address
2633 W BASELINE RD MESA AZ 85202
Permit Number
FD-07467
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Retail Food
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
1/14/2026
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

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: Observed employee restroom handsink without soap at time of inspection. 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. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 11

Description: Food Obtained from Approved Source

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Addl Notes: Observed the following open time/temperature controlled for safety food items stored in walk-in cooler: raw chicken, raw shrimp, pre-cooked wontons, cooked rice, portioned bottles of mayo, raw beef, prepped butter, open packages of tortillas, and individual portions of cooked shrimp and rice. Per owner, open TCS food was brought in from a mobile food unit that is parked outside. Person in charge could not verify approved source for food items. All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). In walk-in cooler, observed open packages of raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef, cooked rice, portioned bottles of mayo, prepped butter, open packages of tortillas, bulk boxes of raw in-shell eggs, and individual portions of cooked shrimp and rice. Owner claims that the food was held for a mobile food unit that parks adjacent to the establishment (could not locate permit information). Person in charge and owner of retail space was informed that the retail space has a Retail Food Establishment Class 2 Permit which is defined by the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code as "an operation that sells only pre-packaged food that requires time/temperature control for safety (TCS) and/or bulk food that does not require time/temperature control for safety." Establishment must cease holding open time/temperature controlled for safety foods at this permit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all open TCS food items at time of 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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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