Forefathers Cheesesteaks

1649 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Forefathers Cheesesteaks has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at 3 compartment sink wash and rinse metal sheet tray and then dip into sanatizer bay. Asked PIC to test the chlorine sanitizer levels and found it to be less than 50ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Sanitizer solution was re-made with proper quat concentration and the metal sheet pan was re-sanitized a time of inspection

4-703.11

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the final ware washing basin, sanitizer at 25 ppm. discussed with manager on duty. manager drained and refilled chlorine. sanitizer at 50-100 ppm established

4-501.114(A-E)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the cheese station, steam tables food product taken, showing 109-115 deg f . discussed with manager on duty. manager reheated all three cheese steam tables. please ensure tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at ppm. manager drained and refilled chlorine. fresh sanitizer at 50 ppm established

3-304.14

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forefathers Cheesesteaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forefathers Cheesesteaks on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Forefathers Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Forefathers Cheesesteaks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Forefathers Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forefathers Cheesesteaks have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forefathers Cheesesteaks 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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