Cogburn's Big Wings

110 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Cogburn's Big Wings stretching back to 2024. Cogburn's Big Wings was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Gilbert average 96, so Cogburn's Big Wings trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender handle and place a cut lime wedge on a customer's beer bottle with bare hands. The lime was discarded by the bartender, and used tongs to get another lime for the beer at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above potatoes and other produce items. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a badly dent can of grape jam on a rack with other can good items. PIC separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe
3-202.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Cooking or baking equipment not cleaned every 24 hours
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed a microwave in kitchen with organic matter and baked on food. Informed PIC that the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least every 24 hours or as necessary
4-602.12
61
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cogburn's Big Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cogburn's Big Wings on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cogburn's Big Wings compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Cogburn's Big Wings most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Cogburn's Big Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cogburn's Big Wings have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cogburn's Big Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cogburn's Big Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cogburn's Big Wings is inspected around four times per year on average.