Red Mountain Cafe

4410 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Red Mountain Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Red Mountain Cafe was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Red Mountain Cafe's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on site prepared sanitizer solution exceeding 200 ppm, flashing black on test strip. discussed with manager. facility PIC drained and refilled chlorine. sanitizer at 50 ppm established
7-204.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure one staff during the hours of food service has a current certified food manager. County website resources to obtain a CFSM course at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Mountain Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Mountain Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Mountain Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Mountain Cafe.

How does Red Mountain Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Red Mountain Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Red Mountain Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Mountain Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Mountain Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.