Desert Sands Golf Course

1922 S 74th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at Desert Sands Golf Course stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Desert Sands Golf Course's latest score of 74 falls below the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Inspector notes: Observed employee bare hand hot dog bread after removing from grill. All ready to eat foods must be handled with gloves or utensil as a barrier to prevent contamination
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager certificate not available at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cups of gravy cooling in reach-in cooler enclosed in saran wrap. Please keep all foods that are in the process of cooling uncovered
3-501.15(B)
Drainboards
Inspector notes: Observed dirty dishes being stored in mop sink. Please keep dirty dishes in warewashing area to prevent plumbing issues
4-301.13
74
May 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Sands Golf Course last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Sands Golf Course on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Desert Sands Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Desert Sands Golf Course most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Desert Sands Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Desert Sands Golf Course have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desert Sands Golf Course means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.