Steadfast Diner

5149 S Inspirian Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Steadfast Diner has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Steadfast Diner trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee filling up containers of wash at the main hand sink in the kitchen. Manager talked to employee about hand sink usage. Ensure that hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

5-205.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed facility has excess equipment and coolers that are not used, and items that based on their menu, they no longer use. Talked to staff about equipment storage outside. Ensure the removal of all unused and unnecessary equipment from the facility

6-501.114

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash their hands, then proceeded to touch their clothing/hat area, then add new gloves. Talked to staff about handwashing policy, had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring between dirty and clean tasks in the facility

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee dumping ice in the hand sink. Manager removed the ice. Ensure that the hand sink is used for handwashing tasks only

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed 2 chemical spray bottles without a label on them. Manager labeled the bottles during service. Ensure there is a label on all chemicals to reduce their misuse

7-102.11

Sep 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed long goose neck faucet at 3 compartment sink is well below the flood rim level. Manager able to correct during inspection. Ensure there is at least 1 inch between faucet and flood rim level

5-202.13

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed undercooked egg on the farm combo on the breakfast menu without a consumer advisory. Talked to staff about consumer advisory. Ensure there is a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for each undercooked animal items. Send new menu within 10 days

3-603.11

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed cooling eggs at 60F after 3 hours of cooling, in deep containers with lids on them. Talked to staff about cooling methods. Ensure items have no lid and in shallow containers during cooling

3-501.15(A)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cook observed handling raw chicken and changed his gloves without washing his hands

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Cooked farro was in the standing cooler with a prep date of 4/8. Honey Hot sauce made in-house, 4/9, tahini sauce made in-house, 4/8, and garlic and oil mixture, 4/2

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Pans of raw chicken were observed in the standing cooler on pans of cooked farro and rice

3-302.11(A1-2)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the room attached to the outside walk-in cooler did not have paper towels

6-301.12

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Deep covered containers of cooked rice and farro were observed in the walk-in cooler, and the upright kitchen cooler was observed at 105- 46°F. Cooked chicken was cooling in the reach-in cooler at 53°F. All foods were within the required cooling times

3-501.15(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Per person in charge and cooks, Caesar dressing and the roasted garlic aioli are made with raw shell eggs. The menu does not have a consumer advisory

3-603.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steadfast Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steadfast Diner on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steadfast Diner?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steadfast Diner.

How does Steadfast Diner compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Steadfast Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Steadfast Diner's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steadfast Diner 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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