Lucky Lou's American Grill

1850 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Lucky Lou's American Grill stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths, use limitation”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Lucky Lou's American Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed some spray bottles filled in the food prep. area without an identification label. showed manager. all labeled by manager during the inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Operator was asked about food manager certification. unable to provide. please obtain one certified food manager. available course resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with manager on duty

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Checked the towel buckets sanitizer in the kitchen and the bar . all reading 0ppm for sanitizer. frequency of changing the sanitizer solution reviewed with manager. manager drained and refilled all wiping cloth sanitizer solutions. multi quat at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the facility bar, soda guns and soda holsters had excessive organic debris. discussed the frequency of cleaning. bar manager disassemble all, cleaned and sanitized soda guns. corrected. per manager, they will start to removed and clean nightly

4-602.11(E)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Checked sanitizer buckets at the bar. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with bar staff the frequency of sanitizer solution being changed. manager drained and refilled all sanitizer towel buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed raw turkey ground on the same pan as raw hamburger meats. proepr food storage reviewed with PIC. manager relocated raw turkey to a designated shelf. corrected

3-302.11(A1-2)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed at the bar hand washing basin, no papaer towel. informed manager. papaer towel refilled at the time of inspection

6-301.12

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Establishment has printed menus on site, the menu provide steaks, hamburgers, and eggs to order. unable to locate the consumer advisory statement. manager was informed, proper disclosure and reminder statement was added to menus. corrected

3-603.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

Inspector notes: Observed 2 cans of pesticide spray can in the bar, under the cabinet. showed pic. discarded. reviewed strategies to utilize integrated certified pest control . spray cans were discarded

7-202.11

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed cooked ribs a 58-60 deg f. inside the reach-in cooler, showed manager. per PIC, prepared at 1pm. manager stated that the food was supposed to be placed in flat pans and placed in the walk-in cooler. all relocated to walk-in flat pans, speed racks. corrected. MCESD food cooling guidance document reviewed

3-501.15(A)

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler observed pans of sliced deli meats and roast and deli ham, per manager remained from last week and Saturday, MCESD use by date provision for the rte/tcs reviewed. manager asked kitchen staff all portioned bags were re assessed for use by date stickers. corrected at the tie of inspection

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Lou's American Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Lou's American Grill on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Lou's American Grill?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky Lou's American Grill.

How does Lucky Lou's American Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Lucky Lou's American Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Lucky Lou's American Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Lou's American Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucky Lou's American Grill 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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