Mr. Haney's Castaways

5110 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Mr. Haney's Castaways stretching back to 2025. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one box of lemons with a mold-like substance located in the walk-in cooler. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine located in the back of house, actively in use at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The machine was primed and still did not test. The 3-compartment sink was set up in the meantime. The PIC contacted their technician

4-501.114(A-E)

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a cup of sliced lemons used for garnish stored in ice used for drinks at the bar. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. PIC had the ice burned

3-303.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build-up occurring in the walk-in cooler below the shelving. Observed build-up occurring in the beer cooler in the bar. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris

6-501.12

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Haney's Castaways last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Haney's Castaways on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mr. Haney's Castaways compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mr. Haney's Castaways most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Mr. Haney's Castaways' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr. Haney's Castaways have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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