Heritage Lane
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Heritage Lane has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Heritage Lane trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lentil item with 1-12 date mark in the reach in cooler next to the cookline area. Salami and pepperoni with no date marks in the reach in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded the lentils and salami items-see embargo form. PIC stated that the pepperoni was opened two days prior and provided a date mark. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer stored as clean with excess old food debris present along the blade area. PIC stated that the slicer would be properly cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact Surfaces, nonfood-contact Surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee in the dish pit handle dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes. Notified person in charge and had employee wash hands and rewash, rinse and sanitize dishes
2-301.14
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. **The chlorine sanitizing dispensing line was found to be hanging outside of the machine and dispensing onto the floor. The line mount was found to be missing. PIC called to have the dish machine serviced and stated that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is properly repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions
4-501.114(F1-2)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken stock (house made) -44F cooling in a double covered deep container from the day prior in the reach in cooler in the cookline area. PIC voluntarily discarded the stock-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less
3-501.14
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single use containers re-used to store food items. PIC stated that proper containers would be provided. Ensure that equipment and utensils are designed to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing
4-502.13(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Moist cloths stored on the prep table area next to the cookline area. PIC removed the cloth. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution
3-304.14
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken parmesan in the hot holding unit ranging from 110*F - 112*F. Per the person in charge, the chicken parmesan was placed in the unit approximately 10 minutes prior to inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 quat. sanitizer buckets measured at 0 ppm using testing strips, verified with establishments testing strips. Person in charge replaced the bucket of quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink and made new buckets of sanitizer. Concentration tested with strips and measured at 200 ppm (suggested range of 150-400 ppm). Person in charge had employees re-sanitize
7-204.11
74
Jun 14, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heritage Lane last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heritage Lane on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Heritage Lane compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Heritage Lane most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Heritage Lane's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heritage Lane have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heritage Lane 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 Heritage Lane inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heritage Lane is inspected around five times per year on average.
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