Amf Bowling
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Amf Bowling, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Amf Bowling's latest score of 74 falls below the Mesa average of 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker staff serving as cashiering and going back to handle/preparing pizza, fries. No handwashing conducted. discussed with facility manager on duty regarding the importance of stopping and washing hands as changing task, and handling food. manager coached staff
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the west wing of the food concession/bar . two sinks available. both sinks were filled with chemical bottles/baskets, towels and articles. discussed with manager. please ensure the designated hand washing station for the food staff area kept free of articles, available and accessible during foodservice hours. manager removed all articles from the bar handwashing station
5-205.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed some floor damage in the food concession, and also below ice machine. also noted the three-compartment basin separated from the support wall paneling. please ensure floors are finished to smooth and easily cleanable. also please reattached separated sink basins to back walls. use of sealant/clear designated silicone to fill the penetrations reviewed. 6-501.113 - Core: Storing Maintenance Tools Addl Notes: observed in the ware washing area, a drain snake tool, placed /pushed between the wall and the ware washing 3 compartments. reviewed with manager on duty. please ensure the maintenance equipment area kept in a designated storage, maintenance area to minimize contamination. manager removed articles out of food concession
6-201.13
74
May 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13
95
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Please obtain sanitizer test strip for on site sanitizing chemicals. facility uses multi quat sanitizer. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days
4-302.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
7-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Provide a use by date for all tcs food pans, such as Taco meat, cooked sausage , and shreaded cheese. manger provided additional training to staff. date marking tags prepared during inspection
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Please obtain sanitizer test strip for on site sanitizing chemicals. facility uses multi quat sanitizer. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed in the facility food prep. cooler, pans of rte food such as cooked ground meat and on site prepared marinara sauce date 10-23, and 10-24. informed manager, per manager, food pans are supposed to be replaced every 3 days. MCESD use by date policy reviewed.see embargo
3-501.18
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed wall damage in the drywall directly behind the ice machine, also the wall coving removed. showed PIC. please repair the wall, please ensure the wall coving is properly re-installed to the wall/floor juncture
6-201.13
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed on site pans for the shredded cheese, overfilled. food temperatures in portioned bags showing 45-46 deg f . also the reach-in lids were left open. reviewed with person in charge to monitor food pan levels and suggested to keep food reach-in prep. coolers closed to maintain 41 deg F. manager removed excess bags of portioned cheese. placed in a closed cooler. corrected
3-501.15(B)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth left on the counter. per manager, staff are to fill designated sanitizer solution buckets. quat ammonia designated sanitizer solution at 200 ppm established. towel removed/placed in sanitizer. corrected
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed near the ice machine, there is a ice scoop holder. scoop was placed inside the blue holder, the interior lower section of the holder had about 2 inch of stagnanat liquid/mold. showed manager. proper removal, and daily cleaning and sanitizing reviewed with staff. manager scrubbed and sanitized the ice scoop and the ice scoop holder. corrected
3-304.12
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amf Bowling last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amf Bowling on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amf Bowling?
Across the inspection record, “floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amf Bowling.
How does Amf Bowling compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Amf Bowling most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Amf Bowling's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amf Bowling have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amf Bowling means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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