India Oven

1315 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, India Oven has six inspections in the public record. India Oven was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mesa restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the back area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection

3-304.12

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

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

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the food prep. area, hand washing basin, soap dispenser in disrepair. manager was informed , dispenser serviced soap provided

6-301.11

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen staff removing tomatoes from shipping box and proceed to preparation and chopping. discussed with staff strategies/steps to wash produce, tomatoes prior to preparation. staff removed tomatoes, properly washed and prepared new chopped tomatoes

3-302.15(A-B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some large plastic tubs filled with ingredients, powders and granules. informed manager. all ingredient containers were labeled by kitchen manager

3-302.12

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some cauliflower stew and chicken paneer masala, at 111-119 deg f . in the self-service front area. per manager prepared at 10:30am for lunch, some placed in the walk-in , and some on the buffet. recommended to reheat to 165 deg f for immediate service. manager reheated food pans

3-403.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Assorted spray bottles filled with chemicals, various color chemicals in the food prep. and warewashing area. no identification label. showed manager. all removed by manager and properly labeled at the time of inspection

7-102.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the food prep. noted some bottle filled with colored liquid, also some dry ingredient granules without a label. showed facility manager. all labeled by manager. corrected

3-302.12

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed at the facility kitchen, noted cooked rice at 104 deg f . showed kitchen manager. manager removed and reheated to 165 deg f . please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 135 deg f

3-501.16(A)(1)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sprayer of wd-40 chemicals placed over food storage pans shelves, holding clean utensils. discussed the proper storage for chemicals. manager relocated chemicals to the designated mop sink basin. corrected

7-201.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, observed kitchen hand washing station, without the supplies. informed manager. manager obtained paper towels. corrected

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the facility utility drawers some, knives with organic accumulations. also at the knife utensil holders, observed multiple knives with organic build up. discussed the frequency, and the proper cleaning. all removed, scrubbed and sanitized by kitchen manager. corercted

4-601.11(A)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in the back kitchen steam table at 122-126 deg f . also in the front self service buffet at 108-116 deg f . noted the front self service rice pan placed in a double pan. reviewed temperature requirements with facility manager. all reheated by manager to 165 deg f . corrected

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was India Oven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at India Oven on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at India Oven?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at India Oven.

How does India Oven compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

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

Has India Oven's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at India Oven 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 India Oven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, India Oven is inspected around four times per year on average.

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