12 West Brewing and Distillery

12 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 12 West Brewing and Distillery, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water faucet not providing hot water for one of the hand sinks. Manager repaired faucet and restored hot water
5-205.11
90
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The men's and ladies' hand sinks for the lower-level bar temperature only reaching 72 deg F and two of the hand sinks hot water only reaching 80 deg F. Manager restored hot water during inspection
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide proof of certified manager. Obtain certification from approved agency and leave at establishment
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: For the lower-level bar one of the four hand sinks water draining very slow and faucet for hot water for the other sink not providing hot water. Manager informed hot water can be accessed from below sink. Repair to provide free flowing water and faucets providing both hot and cold water
5-205.15(B)
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 12 West Brewing and Distillery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 12 West Brewing and Distillery on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 12 West Brewing and Distillery compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

12 West Brewing and Distillery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has 12 West Brewing and Distillery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 12 West Brewing and Distillery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 12 West Brewing and Distillery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 12 West Brewing and Distillery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 12 West Brewing and Distillery is inspected around three times per year on average.