Linda's Hoosier Cafe

5050 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Linda's Hoosier Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked sanitizer solution buckets . noted flashing black, exceeding 200 ppm. manager showed staff. proper sanitizer, chlorine dilution reviewed. staff refilled sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected
7-204.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper use by date strategies reviewed. please ensure tcs food prepared on site and kept in a walk-in cooler, such as cooked ground pork, cooked sausage patties, portioned ham, and pans of meat loaf are provided with a use by date. MCESD use by date guidance stickers reviewed. manager provided discard date for all rte/tcs food pans. corrected
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure the food facility has one current certified food manager. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Linda's Hoosier Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Linda's Hoosier Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Linda's Hoosier Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Linda's Hoosier Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Linda's Hoosier Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Linda's Hoosier Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Linda's Hoosier Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.