O'kelley's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Public records show six inspections at O'kelley's Bar & Grill stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. 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 three violations each time.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so O'kelley's Bar & Grill trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage in both lobby bathrooms, handwashing sink next to coffee machine, and the handwashing sink in the main bar area. Informed PIC that all employee handwashing sinks need to have handwashing signage
6-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of chicken wings sitting on the floor inside of the walk-in cooler. Informed PIC that food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC grabbed crates and placed buckets on top to be in compliance
3-305.11
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the black drainpipe from the three-compartment sink fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the pipe needs to be adjusted so that there is at least a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. Observed the right faucet of the three-compartment sink at the bar unattached from the basin. Informed PIC that the faucet needs to be sealed to the basin. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salsa and white gravy held in the reach-in fridge past the seven-day date marks. Informed PIC that these items need to be discarded. PIC discarded these products at time of inspection. Food was embargoed. Suggested to PIC going through the fridge at the end of the day or before prep in the morning to discard any food that is past the seven-day date mark or will be after midnight. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unlabeled spray bottles filled with chemicals at the host inlet. Kitchen manager was able to identify and label the bottles with the common name at time of inspection. Informed PIC that all chemicals removed from their bulk container need to be labeled in order to prevent misuse
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand towels available at the hand sink at the bar. Informed bartender that the hand sinks need to be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times. PIC provided hand drying provisions at time of inspection. 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 provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Observed the metal line of the soda gun at the bar touching the top of the ice in the bin closest to the bar hand sink. Discussed with bartender that the line needs to be kept out of the ice because the ice is used in drinks. Suggested tightening the line to the wall so that it does not droop into the ice bin
3-307.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the black drainpipes from the dish washer and prep sink fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the need to be lifted or cut so that there is a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white gravy cooling on the prep counter with an internal temperature of 75*F. PIC stated that it was cooked an hour and a half prior. Instructed PIC to place the gravy in the walk-in in order to facilitate rapid cooling. PIC placed the gravy in the walk-in at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods, cooling temperature parameters, and the importance of proper cooling with PIC. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Inspector notes: Observed the drip lines from the beer catching trays to be draining into a bucket inside the machine. Informed PIC that the lines need to be draining into a floor drain
5-403.12
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed the women's rest room trash receptacles to not have lids. Informed PIC that women's restroom trash receptacles must be covered. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black and translucent organic matter on the inside components of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be treated as a food contact surface and must be clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches underneath the reach-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that the dead pests need to be cleaned up to avoid attraction of other pests and prevent odors. PIC informed that they have pest control services happen every two weeks. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.112
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wet wiping cloth sitting on the prep board at a prep station. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be kept in the sanitizer bucket with an approved sanitizer concentration and cannot be left on prep tables. PIC placed the wiping cloth into a sanitizer bucket with an approved concentration at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the black drainpipes from the dish washer and prep sink fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the need to be lifted so that there is a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food and other debris underneath the reach-in refrigerator, as well as around and under the bar equipment. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of debris. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Walk-in fridge inside push handle absent. outside pull handle functional. Please repair inside apparatus
6-501.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'kelley's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'kelley's Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'kelley's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at O'kelley's Bar & Grill.
How does O'kelley's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
O'kelley's Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has O'kelley's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'kelley's Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'kelley's Bar & 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.
How often is O'kelley's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'kelley's Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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