Lenny's Burger

1245 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Lenny's Burger has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Lenny's Burger's 86 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: The food establishment prepares Chill. and garlic mayo. inquired about the preparation dates, please ensure rte/tcs food is provided with a use by date stickers. manager provided training for kitchen staff. all use by date stickers prepared during the inspection

3-501.17

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed at the unisex restroom hand washing station, metering faucet runs 7seconds when applied . discussed with the facility manager. please adjust to run minimum 15 seconds

5-202.12(B-D)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed pan of chili dated 1-16 in the walk-in cooler. discussed with manager via phone. mcesd use by date requirements for the on site prepared rte/tcs. please ensure from preparation date , rte/tcs is marked to be discarded within 6 days. manager will provide additional training for the staff

3-501.18

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in use, checked concentration, flashing on test strip, exceeding 200 ppm. discussed with staff on site and manager. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected

7-204.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please ensure one of the staff at the premises is a certified food manager. spoke to facility manager, not present, via phone. manager emailed a photo of the certificate. certified food manager resources available on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Jul 5, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the facility walk-in cooler at 53 deg f . spoke to manager on duty. manager called the facility owner. manager placed a service call. please ensure the walk-in cooler can maintain 41 deg f . spoke to pic

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lenny's Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lenny's Burger on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lenny's Burger compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Lenny's Burger most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Lenny's Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lenny's Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lenny's Burger 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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