Black Bear Diner

1809 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Black Bear Diner has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Black Bear Diner's latest score of 100 sits above the Gilbert average of 96. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed pancake refrigerator on the line with an ambient temperature of 52.8*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 9/29/25

4-301.11

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sausage links in a hot holding unit in the back of the kitchen with an internal temperature of 127-132*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, sausage links were just cooked and placed in the unit 30 minutes prior. All hot held TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Sausages were reheated to 165*F at time of inspection and hot holding unit was turned up

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed thawed raw salmon in ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) in the walk-in. Raw fish must be removed from ROP packaging or have the packaged punctured prior to thawing to prevent pathogen growth. Salmon was removed from packages at time of inspection

3-501.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use knives being stored in between reach-in coolers on the cook line. Knives can not be stored in between units since the area is not cleaned frequently. Knives were removed at time of inspection

3-304.12

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher dispensing 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer in final rinse. Dishwashers must dispense 50-100ppm of chlorine to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. A bus tub with sink and surface sanitizer was set up to sanitize dishes after running through dishwasher

4-501.114(A-E)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Bear Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Bear Diner on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Black Bear Diner compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Black Bear Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Black Bear Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Bear Diner have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Bear Diner 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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