Gateway Polytechnic Academy

5149 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gateway Polytechnic Academy four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drop a box on the ground, picked it up, then continued to proceed to food prep tasks. Talked to staff about handwashing. Ensure that handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water from the faucet at the first hand sink closest to the serving line. The cold side only is working, and at 80F. No water comes out of the hot water side. Ensure that hot water over 100F is present at all times at each hand sink. All other sinks have hot and cold water

5-202.12(A)

May 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink at putting dishes in a quat solution for 3-4 seconds before taking the dishes out the air dry. Talked to staff about dishwashing policy. Ensure that dishes at the 3 compartment sink are immersed in quat solution for at least 30 seconds

4-703.11

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a shut off nozzle was still attached to hose attached to mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Manager removed the nozzle during the inspection

5-205.12(A)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gateway Polytechnic Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gateway Polytechnic Academy on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Gateway Polytechnic Academy compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Gateway Polytechnic Academy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Gateway Polytechnic Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gateway Polytechnic Academy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gateway Polytechnic Academy 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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