Skewers Mediterranean Grill

18589 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Skewers Mediterranean Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed concentrated bleach in a spray bottle used to clean the cutting boards above 200 PPM. The chlorine test strip immediately bleached out upon testing. Staff dumped out the bleach solution at the time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. After thoroughly rinsing the spray bottles, the staff plan to use the in-range automatic sanitizer dispenser at the three-compartment sink to fill the sanitizing spray bottles. Discussed the toxicity concerns around chemicals used above their approved concentration range

7-202.12(A-B)

May 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed house-made dairy-based sauces without proper date markings. Staff stated they had opened dairy products to make their signature house-made tzatziki sauce yesterday around 9 am. Date marks were added to TCS products that had been opened or made more than 24 hours before inspection. 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)

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification

2-102.12(A)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bin of raw lamb racks above a bin of cooked chicken and skewers of raw ground beef above raw falafel mix. No direct contamination was observed. Alerted staff who moved the raw meats underneath the cooked meat. The raw falafel mix was moved to another prep table housing other vegetable products. All raw animal proteins must always be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature to prevent cross-contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent potential cross-contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skewers Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skewers Mediterranean Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skewers Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Skewers Mediterranean Grill.

How does Skewers Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Skewers Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Skewers Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skewers Mediterranean Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skewers Mediterranean 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 Skewers Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skewers Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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