Against the Grain Food

124 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Catering

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Against the Grain Food appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Against the Grain Food on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing a sandwich with barehands at time of inspection. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and food debris under the fryers, stove, and other equipment in the kitchen at time of inspection. Observed buildup of food debris around the doors and inside the coolers at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Sep 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the sprayer for the three-compartment sink hanging below the flood rim. Repair so that the bottom portion of sprayer is above the flood rim. Will re-inspect,

5-202.11(A)

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad with a preparation date of 4/15/2025 cold holding in reach in unit. This date exceeds discard dated from the seven days from date of preparation. Manager discarded chicken salad

3-501.18

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket containing chlorine sanitizer in food service area that manager informed was used in sanitizing food and non-food contact surfaces at a concentration of >200 ppm. Manager prepared fresh sanitizer and adjusted the concentration to within required specification

7-202.12(A-B)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic debris on the surface of the hoods above stove. Clean frequently to minimize contamination

4-602.13

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed desserts in the front display cooler without dates and some containers of foods in the cold holding unit that did not have dates that were prepped the day before. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that dates need to be on the foods to ensure they are not sold past the seven-day mark. PIC put dates on the foods at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Against the Grain Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Against the Grain Food on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Against the Grain Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Against the Grain Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Against the Grain Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Against the Grain Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Against the Grain Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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