Cogburn's Big Wings

5221 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Cogburn's Big Wings, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Cogburn's Big Wings trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

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

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the main hand sink by the dishwasher. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times

6-301.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bags of onions sitting directly on the ground in the dry storage room. Talked to staff about storage techniques. Ensure that all foods are stored 6 inches above the ground

3-305.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter on the beer lines in the walkin. Talked to staff about cleaning frequency, and facility uses an outside company. Ensure facility is cleaned often enough to avoid build up of organic debris

4-602.11(E)

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting citrus for drinks with bare hands touching the citrus wedges. Talked to staff about bare hand contact policy. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods

3-301.11(B)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed blue container for spray bottle. Manager said it was degreaser. Ensure all spray bottle have labels to reduce their misuse

7-102.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed trays of cooling chicken wings stored on top of a trash can. Manager removed the tray from touching the trash can. Ensure that cooked foods are kept away from trash cans

3-307.11

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter debris on shelving in walkin, and under walkin vent. Ensure areas are cleaned often enough to avoid buildup of organic matter

6-501.12

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed cold holding drawers underneath grill with an ambient temperature of 48.9*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection on drawers will be conducted by 9/3/24

4-301.11

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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 Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Cogburn's Big Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cogburn's Big Wings 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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