El Mirage Bar & Grill

11201 N El Mirage Rd El, El Mirage, AZ 85335

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

El Mirage Bar & Grill has been inspected nine times since 2024. El Mirage Bar & Grill was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 98, which El Mirage Bar & Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use warewashing machine with

4-501.114(F1-2)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a broken end of a spray arm with its nozzle resting inside the basin of the garbage grinder sink. Educated PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC was able to tie the nozzle above sink at time of inspection and will replace hose as soon as possible. Corrected at time of inspection

5-202.13

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use soda gun with an excessive amount of syrup accumulated in the nozzle. Educated PIC that soda is considered a food item and the nozzle is a food contact surface. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice buildup behind fan in keg refrigerated walk-in. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Oct 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food being held in a walk-in refrigeration unit with an ambient temperature of 45*F. Internal temperature of TCS food items registered 45*F with an internal probe thermometer. Per PIC all food items have been inside the unit for greater than 4hrs prior to time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/17/25. PIC agreed to modify menu/not prepare large quantities that need to be cooled. Facility also had alternative cold holding equipment to temporarily continue operation until unit is repaired within 24 hours

4-301.11

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice buildup along the right wall in the freezer walk-in. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mirage Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mirage Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mirage Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mirage Bar & Grill.

How does El Mirage Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

El Mirage Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the El Mirage average of 98.

Has El Mirage Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mirage Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Mirage Bar & Grill 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 El Mirage Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mirage Bar & Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.

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