Henhouse Cafe

805 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Henhouse Cafe has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: In the back by the chemicals and ice machine, observed an ASSE 1013 Backflow Device leaking a consistent stream of water from the backflow vent. Please ensure that this unit is working properly and please have it tested to prove it is working. If needed to be replaced, please have it replaced and tested. Any test results should be kept on site for inspector to review as needed

5-205.15(B)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment uses time as a public health control for pooled and raw eggs and were unable to provide the time as a control procedure. PIC prepared procedure during inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked carrots onions and celery with a preparation date of 7/20/2025 this exceeded the seven days from date of preparation. manager discarded

3-501.17

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of soft, cooked bacon and a pan of cooked sausage hot holding at internal temperature of 98 deg F on shelf above grill. Inspector instructed cook to reheat to >165 deg F

3-501.16(A)(1)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required

Inspector notes: Observed a cook on the line crack a raw egg with his gloved hands and proceed to change his gloves without washing his hands first. Observed a line cook handle portioned raw chorizo and then proceed to other duties without washing his hands first. Coached on proper handwashing procedures at the time of inspection. Suggest placing gloves in a dispenser above the handwashing sink to promote frequent handwashing

2-301.14

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two buckets over 10" deep of cooked refried beans cooling in the walk-in at 94-116 Deg. F. Per operator they were placed in the walk-in about 45 minutes prior. The operator reheated the product to 165 Deg. F. and placed the beans in shallow pans in the walk-in to restart the cooling process. Suggest cooling in shallow uncovered containers no more then two inches deep in the walk-in

4-301.11

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Manager placed in dishwashing area during inspection

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the door gasket for the middle walk-in showing signs of disrepair. Replace gasket for proper closure

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Henhouse Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Henhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Henhouse Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Henhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Henhouse Cafe 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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