Harkins Theaters

6950 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85209
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Harkins Theaters has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Harkins Theaters' latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed hooks used to store popcorn equipment with build up of grease. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease. Clean prior to next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed container with flatbread sauce cooling in reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 70*F. Discussed cooling can of tomato sauce in walk-in cooler prior to opening to reduce cooling time
3-501.15(B)
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed over 500ppm quat concentration at the 3-compartment sink in the main snack bar area. PIC called for maintenance and will dilute the solution until the mechanical dispenser is adjusted to proper levels of 150-400ppm
7-204.11
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink in the back room located behind the bar. PIC provided soap. Hand wash stations must be supplied at all times
6-301.11
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harkins Theaters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harkins Theaters on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Harkins Theaters compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Harkins Theaters most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Harkins Theaters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harkins Theaters have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harkins Theaters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Harkins Theaters inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harkins Theaters is inspected around three times per year on average.