Rodizio Grill

1840 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rodizio Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the kitchen main automatic dishwasher, equipment in use, noted at 0ppm for chlorine. discussed the equipment and the proper chlorine requirement for available sanitizer. manager serviced the dishwasher after 4th cycle, chlorine at 50 ppm established. please monitor the dishwasher

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in the kitchen upright hot cases, near the grill area, noted pans of cooked rice, and cooked chopped beef at 118-122 deg f. discussed the proper minimum hot holding for the on-site tcs food. also reviewed the proper reheating for the leftover tcs food. manager removed all pans, reheated to 165 deg f . please monitor hot holding. MCESD food temperature guidance document reviewed. copy provided

3-501.16(A)(1)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray cans of pesticide in the back food prep, warewashing area. discussed with facility manager regarding the application of pesticides by an integrated certified pest control. manager discarded cans

7-202.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the back room, food preparation area, under the food prep. tables, three containers filled. no label. discussed with manager. please ensure all food ingredient containers are provided with an identification. manager delegated to kitchen staff. all containers labeled during inspection

3-302.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed in the back food prep. room, some wall tile covings missing, showed manager. please ensure the junctures have the proper tiles and effectively sealed

6-201.13

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

3-501.16(A)(1)

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

5-203.14

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: In the front service area, pans of baked beans, mashed potatoes at 121-126 deg f . showed PIC, manager had kitchen staff remove all. reheated to 165 deg f

3-501.16(A)(1)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of 2 cooked beef , and 1 pan of pork, passed the discard date 12-5. informed manager. manager discarded food. manager will provided additional on site coaching to food worker staff

3-501.18

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles of chemicals, assorted color, filled in the food prep.. back kitchen. asked manager regarding the chemical labeling requirements. manager removed all 7 spray bottles. all chemicals were labeled by facility supervisor , corrected

7-102.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed at the food prep. stations, and the cookline and bar, wet wiping cloth , left on the counters. manager obtained designated sanitizer red buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm prepared. please ensure wet wiping cloth are kept in sanitizer solution

3-304.14

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed above the back food prep. station/mixer, some ceiling panel. pulled out. showed facility PIC. please reinstall. please ensure, penetrations are sealed. showed manager

6-201.13

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rodizio Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rodizio Grill on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rodizio Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rodizio Grill.

How does Rodizio Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Rodizio Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Rodizio Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rodizio Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rodizio 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.

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