Native Grill & Wings
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Native Grill & Wings has been inspected eight times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “light bulbs, protective shielding”, showing up five times.
Native Grill & Wings' latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: On the expo line, observed the lid of the cold holding, prep unit falling apart and held together with duct tape. Observed duct tape residue on the edges of the lid. Equipment must be repaired properly to ensure it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Duct tape allows for the harborage of bacteria and debris. Please have lid repaired properly or replaced
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: 3rd Repeat Violation. Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the floors and walls behind the fryers and prep tables on the cook line. Observed heavy dust accumulation above the cook/prep lines in the kitchen. Please have facility cleaned more frequently and cleaned as often as needed to prevent the accumulation of soils
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: 4th Repeat Violation Observed the florescent light above the prep line open and without a protective cover. Please have the protective cover replaced, or get light cover tubing, or get shatterproof bulbs. All lighting above food or food prep areas must be protected from shattering
6-202.11
86
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: At time of inspection the establishment did not have any usable quat test strips. Test strips for all sanitizing solutions must be kept available and in good condition at all times. Please obtain test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: On the expo line, observed the lid of the cold holding, prep unit falling apart and held together with duct tape. Observed duct tape residue on the edges of the lid. Equipment must be repaired properly to ensure it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Duct tape allows for the harborage of bacteria and debris. Please have lid repaired properly or replaced
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: 3rd Repeat Violation. Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the floors and walls behind the fryers and prep tables on the cook line. Observed heavy dust accumulation above the cook/prep lines in the kitchen. Please have facility cleaned more frequently and cleaned as often as needed to prevent the accumulation of soils
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: 4th Repeat Violation Observed the florescent light above the prep line open and without a protective cover. Please have the protective cover replaced, or get light cover tubing, or get shatterproof bulbs. All lighting above food or food prep areas must be protected from shattering
6-202.11
78
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the floors and walls behind the fryers and prep tables. Observed dust accumulating on the ceilings on and around the AC vents. Facility should be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent dust, grease, debris, and other soil accumulation
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: 3rd Repeat Violation. Observed the middle light blubs on the line missing their diffuser. Observed the diffuser on the light above the dishwashing machine falling off. Please have these repaired so that all lights have a protective shield or replace the bulbs with shatterproof bulbs (Rubberized or LED)
6-202.11
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of grease and residues on the floors behind the fryers and prep tables. Floors must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of grease, residues, debris, and any other soils. Please clean floors more frequently
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed the middle light blubs on the line missing their diffuser. Observed the diffuser on the light above the dishwashing machine falling off. Please have these repaired so that all lights have a protective shield or replace the bulbs with shatterproof bulbs (Rubberized or LED)
6-202.11
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee hand raw chicken before removing gloves and handling wing dressing containers without first washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Advised PIC to utilize tongs if they can be properly stored to help reduce required handwashing
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice in the bar hand sink. No dedicated dump sink observed in the bar area. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC provided a bucket to store dumped drinks/ice
5-205.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on the prep cooler cutting board and multiple employee drinks stored on or above food contact surfaces. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area
2-401.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed tile along cook line missing. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed black build up on ceiling tiles above cook line. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bays of unprotected lighting on the line, dry storage and dish pit areas. Advised PIC to provided protective shielding such as a diffuser, plastic tube, or to replace with a shatterproof bulb (rubberized or LED style) prior to the next routine inspeciton
6-202.11
67
Mar 14, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed tile along cook line missing. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed black build up on ceiling tiles above cook line. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.11
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape in a few areas around the mop sink, and FRP coming apart behind fridges. Ensure areas are easy cleanable
6-201.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Native Grill & Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Native Grill & Wings on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Native Grill & Wings?
Across the inspection record, “light bulbs, protective shielding” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Native Grill & Wings.
How does Native Grill & Wings compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Native Grill & Wings most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Native Grill & Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Native Grill & Wings have averaged around three 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.
How often is Native Grill & Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Native Grill & Wings is inspected around five times per year on average.
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