12 West Brewing and Distillery

12 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, 12 West Brewing and Distillery has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

12 West Brewing and Distillery's latest score of 78 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

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

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilizing the ice well at the bar for an employee's drink as well as scooping ice for drinks out of the same ice well. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Person in charge (PIC) removed bottle from ice wells, burned the ice, sanitized the well, and refilled the ice at time of inspection

3-303.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a cook utilize handwashing sink to put water on a pan of chicken 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. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

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

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Alfredo sauce that was prepared 11/29/2025 (according to kitchen manager with a date on container of 12/02/2025. Manager removed incorrect date and properly dated with date prepared

3-501.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Large amount of debris on the inside lower portion of one of the fryers and on the floor area. Clean frequently to minimize contamination

6-501.12

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soft, cooked Bacon hot holding on rack beside stove at internal temperature of 83 deg F. Cook reheated bacon to >165 deg F during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cut tomato salad and pastrami with a date mark of 9/28/2025. Cook informed the food items had been placed in unit >48 hours prior and placed correct datemark on containers

3-501.17

May 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC was not able to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification from an approved agency and leave at establishment

2-102.12(A)

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tater tots with a date mark on container of 12/2/2024. Chef informed the date was incorrect on container and the tater tots were placed in reach in unit

3-501.17

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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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 six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 12 West Brewing and Distillery?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 12 West Brewing and Distillery.

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

12 West Brewing and Distillery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 12 West Brewing and Distillery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.

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