Bristol's

6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Bristol's has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “prohibiting a cross connection” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bristol's latest score of 78 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a shut off device installed on a hose attached to an atmospheric vacuum breaker suppled mop sink. Manager removed the hose
5-205.12(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 hand sink with a pitcher in it, another with a tray, another with a towel. Manager removed the items. Ensure there is no equipment stored inside the hand sink
5-205.11
78
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 hand sinks blocked with eqiupment/utensils. Manager removed the items. Ensure all hand sinks are open and accessible
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed outer opening of the facility were left open, and air curtains not turned on, or not present. Manager closed all the outer openings. Ensure that all outer doors are self closing and tight fitting
6-202.15
86
Oct 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves touching raw chicken, then touching plates/boats for customers with the same gloves. Talked to staff about handwashing. Employee washed their hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen
2-301.14
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker that had a long hose with a shut off valve on the end of the hose
5-205.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bristol's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bristol's on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bristol's?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting a cross connection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bristol's.

How does Bristol's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Bristol's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Bristol's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bristol's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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