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Native Grill & Wings

1947 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Native Grill & Wings has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed missing weather strip in back door of storage area. Please replace prior to next routine inspection
6-202.15
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage in top section of upright reach-in cooler and above prep table
2-401.11
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken and cut lettuce enclosed in plastic container with lid in walk-in cooler. PIC removed lid at time of inspection to help with proper air circulation
3-501.15(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic debris on soda gun nozzle in bar area. Please maintain a cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of debris
4-602.11(E)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed several employee beverages stored throughout establishment
2-401.11
86
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso stored in plastic bottles double panned in steam table with an internal temperature of 86*F. PIC discarded queso at time of inspection. Discussed importance of maintaining the quantity of cheese as high as the water level to ensure proper temperature is maintained. Also observed cooked chicken wings with an internal temperature of 89*f. PIC stated wings were previously cooked 2 hours prior to inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes cooling in prep table covered with lid. PIC placed tomatoes in walk-in cooler and removed lid at time of inspection
3-501.15(B)
82
Dec 18, 2024
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Observed a box of green bell peppers with black organic growth stored in the walk-in. Embargoed. Moldy foods must be discarded to preserve the health of food stored in the walk-in fridge
3-101.11
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Kitchen staff contacted raw chicken strips in flour basin, removed gloved and began working with clean food contact surfaces in kitchen without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands. Hands must be washed after touching raw chicken to avoid transmitting salmonella
2-301.14
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed marinara sauce and grilled chicken stored in steam table with an internal temperature of 107-111*F. PIC, stated items were stored for more than 4 hours and were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken wings, chicken strips, and ranch dressing not documented to show the last time it was removed from a temperature controlled environment
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Native Grill & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Native Grill & Wings on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” 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 90 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 two violations 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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