American Legion

505 W 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, American Legion has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm available quat sanitizer in the three compartments sink in the bar area with dishes in sanitizing compartment. Manager prepared fresh sanitizer and adjusted to within specification

4-501.114(F1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs with a date of 8/31/2025 in reach in cold unit. Manager informed they were removed from freezer >48 hours prior and dated with placed in reach in unit

3-501.17

Jun 13, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Hand sink for back bar hot water not available. Repair hand sink to provide both hot and cold water. Will re-inspect

5-202.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two cartons of eggs stored over bag of shredded cheese in the reach in cold unit. PIC removed eggs from top shelf and placed on bottom shelf of cold unit

3-302.11(A3-8)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

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

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Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some frozen burger patties stacked up directly on the shelf in the tall two door freezer in the kitchen area. Food should be stored in such a manner to minimize potential contamination from equipment. The patties on the bottom of the stack were embargoed and the other patties were placed in a container at the time of inspection. Observed drinking ice directly in contact with the cold plate and hoses for the soda dispenser at the bar. The cold plate is not easily cleanable, so the drinking ice should not be in direct contact with the cold plate. Suggest using a perforated pan in the bin to handle the drinking ice and keep it separate from the cold plate

3-304.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment's menu contains eggs cooked any style to order. A consumer advisory must be placed on the menu if eggs can be served under-cooked. Provided information on writing a consumer advisory and provided a consumer advisory to use at the time of inspection

3-603.11

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken, rice, beans and shredded lettuce and tomatoes being served in the bar area. Employee in bar informed inspector that the food items were prepared outside of the permitted establishment. Food items were removed from bar area and taken off todays' menu and to be removed from the premises. Embargo prepared

3-201.11(A-B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Legion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Legion on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does American Legion compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

American Legion most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has American Legion's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Legion have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at American Legion 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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