Native Grill & Wings

1559 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Native Grill & Wings, the earliest from 2024. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Outer openings, protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the grill station, open packet of sliced turkey, ham, placed atop each other in a plastic pan, top of the cooler. temperature indicating 45-47 deg f . discussed with manager. suggested to utilize one bag at the time of opening and utilizing a metal pan for additional tcs . manager removed deli meats. placed in the lower panel of the cooler. 41 deg f established

3-501.15(B)

Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the back room, food prep. ice machine, front panel removed. discussed with manager on duty. manager relocated and re-installed the ice machine front panel

4-204.13(A-D)

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the time of inspection, back entry door kept open. discussed with manager. please allow self-closure. manager closed the back door

6-202.15

Jul 24, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: At the kitchen handwashing station, observed the cold faucet was shut off. water gets excessively hot for hand washing. discussed with manager. please repair the hand washing basing faucet. for hot and cold water valve. re-inspection scheduled 10 days

5-202.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in the back entry prep, and in the bar entry, and the dishwashing area, some chemical bottles filled without an identification label. discussed with manager. all bottles were removed and properly labeled by shift PIC

7-102.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed the facility back door entry to the food establishment has some gaps between the door and the concrete floor. showed PIC. please ensure the door penetrations/opening has a proper seal

6-202.15

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed in the cookline steam tables, Meat ball pans and marinara sauce pan at 82-86 degf . reviewed with staff. all removed. manager reassembled steam tables. reheated meatballs at 165 deg f added to steam table. please ensure hot food TCS is kept at 135 deg f or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed a large pan of ranch dressing prepared on site placed in melted water ice bin, food temp at 49 deg f . informed manager. per manager the staff are supposed to submerge the deep ranch container in a large filled metal ice pans. manager removed all ranch, proper ice levels filled. cooling guidelines reviewed, mcesd food cooling document reviewed. cooling guidelines pdf provided

3-501.15(A)

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Native Grill & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Native Grill & Wings on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Native Grill & Wings?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Native Grill & Wings.

How does Native Grill & Wings compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Native Grill & Wings most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Native Grill & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Native Grill & Wings have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Native Grill & Wings 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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