Fat Willy's
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
82
Score
Public records show six inspections at Fat Willy's stretching back to 2024. Fat Willy's was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Fat Willy's latest score of 82 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **2nd consecutive violation** Observed cooked pasta, hot dogs, chicken and rice soup, french onion soup, chili, beef stroganoff, and shrimp alfredo sauce with dates from 4/6-4/8 (1-3 days past discard date) in the cook line coolers. All ready-to-eat, TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All items past the 7 day mark were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.18
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on equipment and nonfood contact surfaces. All nonfood contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Please deep clean and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection
4-602.13
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Observed penne pasta tightly compacted and pre-portioned in small plastic bags in prep table with an internal temperature of 48-50*F. Items were made day prior to inspection and were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp pasta dated 11/9-11/14 ( 4 days past discard date) in upright reach-in cooler next to grill area
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed penne pasta cooling in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 50-53*F in deep metal pans more than 4 inches
3-501.15(A)
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Observed strawberries with organic debris in walk-in cooler. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Observed deli slicer on food prep counter with accumulation of food debris on food contact surfaces. Per PIC, the deli slicer was days prior to inspection. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized the deli slicer at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with the PIC. Discussed the importance of storing all food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed beef stroganoff in upright reach in cooler cook line without a date. Items were traced back to the freezer that also did not have dates. According to PIC, items were made 2 days prior to inspection and date marked them at time
3-501.17
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed 50 pound bag of yellow onions stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Please keep all food 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination
3-305.11
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Observed bar mechanical warewashing machine dispensing 0 PPM of chlorine sanitizer. PIC, will use three compartment sink until repairs are completed
4-501.114(F1-2)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed personal beverages stored in prep areas and in walk-in cooler. Please designate an area for employees to store personal items
2-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of food and oil on floors underneath grill area and fryer. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent further accumulation. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Inspector notes: Observed hood filters with heavy accumulation of black debris. According to sticker, a professional cleaning company serviced hood in February 2025. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of debris
4-202.18
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A1-2)
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Bar handwashing soap dispenser was empty. showed PIC additional soap obtained. corercted
6-301.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Some spray bottles found in the back food prep. area. no identification label. showed kitchen staff. all chemicals were labeled during the inspection. corrected
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed one pan overfilled with on site boiled/cooked and cooled portioned pasta bags, showed kitchen staff. per manager prepared prior to open. suggested to place food out of deeper plastic pan to a smaller metal container. please monitor pans fill levels. use of ice during cooling phases reviewed. manager placed food in flat pan and placed in ice bath. 41 deg f established during inspection . corrected
3-501.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed at the back food prep hand washing station. a slow draining basin after washing hand. showed facility manager. manager contacted the facility maintenance please service the drain pipes to ensure adequate/ rapid draining. corrected
5-205.15(B)
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at prep sink. Please repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Willy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Willy's on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Willy's?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Willy's.
How does Fat Willy's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Fat Willy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Fat Willy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Willy's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Willy'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.
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