Ono Hawaiian BBQ

1008 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Ono Hawaiian BBQ on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff in the cookline, dropping raw chicken with gloves on and proceeded to handling rte. food, preparing customer take out plates. also, staff touching pants with food handler gloves on. manager provided a coaching training with staff on the proper hand washing strategies. facility manager coached staff to remove food handler gloves, properly wash hands and re-install new food

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff rinsing a soiled food utensil in the middle basin of the 3-compartment basin. process of manual ware washing reviewed with facility staff. suggested to prepare the three-compartment basin, as Wash, rinse and sanitize to ensure all food utensils are scrubbed and sanitized and effectively. department manual ware washing stickers reviewed and provided. manager coached staff and three compartment basins prepared, chlorine at 50 ppm established on final basin

4-702.11

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Checked multiple stacked of won site washed/rinsed food pans. observed placed atop each other, wet stacked. discussed with manager proper air-drying strategies county guidance sticker provided via email

4-901.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth left on the hand washing area. discussed with facility manager has a designated sanitizer bucket. chlorine at 50 ppm established

3-304.14

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of raw chicken placed above beef pans. also some raw pork pans , placed above sliced beef. discussed the food storage strategies. manager relocated raw chicken pans and raw pork pans to a designated lower shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles filled with chemicals. no identification label. discussed the proper chemical labeling with manager. manager labeled all chemicals

7-102.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility back food prep. hand washing basin was blocked with articles, such as soiled food pans. discussed with manager. all removed/relocated

5-205.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed a small segment of kitchen food prep. east wall dug out. per manager awaiting a work order to replace/repair pipes. please ensure when work is finished, all flooring, wall, and the wall floor juncture is smooth, and easily cleanable. showed manager

6-201.13

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the back room food prep. area, found some employee drinks placed above open food prep. area. discussed with manager. suggested a designated area for beverage containers. use of lids and straws also reviewed. manager removed all drinks containers. placed in a designated employee food pan. corrected

6-403.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the back food prep. area, some of the wet wiping cloth, left on the food prep. counters. discussed with manager. manager provided designated chlorine sanitizer solution buckets. sanitizer at 50 ppm established

3-304.14

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ono Hawaiian BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ono Hawaiian BBQ on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ono Hawaiian BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ono Hawaiian BBQ.

How does Ono Hawaiian BBQ compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Ono Hawaiian BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Ono Hawaiian BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ono Hawaiian BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ono Hawaiian BBQ 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 Ono Hawaiian BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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