Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern

9248 E Cadence Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show seven inspections at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee at the bar filling up drinks for customers inside the hand sink basin from the faucet. Talked to manager about how to get water for drinks in the bar area. Ensure that hand sinks are only used for handwashing

5-205.11

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at dishwashing area going from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Manager talked to employee about hand washing. Ensure that all employees wash hands going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers in walkin of chili with the date of 10-12, 9 days ago. Manager confirmed datemarking was done on date of preparation. Talked to manager about datemarking. Ensure that datemarked foods are kept for up to 7 days,

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Observed employees rinsing rags at hand sink by the grill. Talked to manager about hand sink uses. Ensure that hand sinks are only used for handwashing

5-205.11

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shut off nozzle on the end of a hose attached to an atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink. Manager threw away the nozzle. Ensure there is no shut off left on a hose on an AVB supplied mop sink

5-205.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee filling up metal container at the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink. Manager had employee fill up at another location. Ensure there is no other task done at a hand sink and all hand sinks are open and accessible

5-205.11

Apr 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a shut off nozzle on the end of the hose while still attached to the atmospheric vacuum break supplied mop sink

5-205.12(A)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves, touching raw chicken, then removing gloves, and adding new gloves and touching ready to eat breads for customers. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that employees wash hands after touching raw animal products before going to other tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm bleach at main dishwasher after several cycles, and 0 ppm bleach at bar dishwasher after a fresh cycle. Talked to manager about dishwashing requirements. Ensure there is 50- 100 ppm bleach at all the bleach dishwashers. Facility called a repairperson, and using 3 compartment sink in the meantime at 150 ppm quat sanitizer for 30 seconds

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink used to rinse out rags. Talked to the manager, and had employee rinse them out at a non-hand sink. Ensure hand sinks are only used for hand washing

5-205.11

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw burger patties, shrimp and steak above tomatoes, coleslaw and pickles in two separate reach in units on the line. Discussed proper storage and had cook move raw proteins to be below all ready to eat foods

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauteed onions made 20 mins prior in a container on the line at 84*F. Discussed holding onions at 135*F or above. Had cook move onions onto flattop to hold at correct temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern.

How does Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Point 22 Restaurant + Tavern 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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