Inspection Report

Business Name
CVS Pharmacy
Business Address
305 E BROWN RD MESA AZ 85201
Permit Number
FD-10249
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Retail Food
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
1/30/2026
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 13

Description: Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated

Comments:

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Addl Notes: Observed dots ice cream in a chest style freezer that had previously thawed and re-froze. Instead of being loose dots of ice cream, each container was a hard disk. A sign was placed on the freezer (out of order) and ice cream was embargoed. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. See embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: Observed rodent droppings throughout the backroom. Several dozen droppings found all along the walls, behind stock, and under the stairs. Also observed an unapproved snap trap for rodents. Discussed that these traps increase risk of contamination. Must have a certified pest control specialist come out and eliminate rodents. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 02/13/2026

6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed dead cockroaches throughout the back stockroom, in the restrooms, and around the mop sinks. Please have a certified pest control specialist come out and inspect. Clean up dead pests promptly to avoid attracting more pests. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
***Re-inspection scheduled for 02/13/2026. Please have a certified pest control specialist come out before re-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.