Arizona Athletic Grounds

6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Arizona Athletic Grounds has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Arizona Athletic Grounds' latest score of 78 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sinks. Paper towels were added. Ensure that all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels at all times. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed a gallon of ice stored inside the hand sink basin. Ice was burned off. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at either hand sink in the concession stand. Soap was obtained. Ensure that all hand sinks have soap at all times. If you wash hands in the restroom, you have to wash them again when reentering the kitchen
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 chemical spray bottles with no labels. Items were labeled or destroyed. Ensure that all chemicals are labeled to reduce their misuse
7-102.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee eating an open container of food in the kitchen area in front by the hand sink. Employee finished their food outside. Ensure that employees are not taking their lunch break in the kitchen, and as per manager, done so in the office
2-401.11
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed faucet end was below the flood rim level at the 3 compartment sink. Staff was able to correct it during the inspection. Ensure that the end of the faucets is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arizona Athletic Grounds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arizona Athletic Grounds on file is from Feb 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Arizona Athletic Grounds compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Arizona Athletic Grounds most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Arizona Athletic Grounds' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arizona Athletic Grounds have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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