The Hub Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hub Grill and Bar four times, with records going back to 2024. The Hub Grill and Bar was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the bar, wet wiping cloth left on the bar surfaces. manager prepared a designated sanitizer solution. please store wet wiping cloth in a designated sanitizer solution
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the bar, one of the soda gun holsters leaking directly onto floor. discussed with facility manager. manager serviced, reattached the drain line. leak stopped. corrected
5-205.15(B)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, some large deep plastic tubs filled with fried wings at 44-46 deg f . discussed the container sizes. recommended to utilize the shelves near the walk-in fan blowers for a more expedited cooling. observed shelves used for whole lettuce and bread. manager will rearrange the walk-in cooler cooling racks. cooked chickens were transferred to a smaller pan. 41 deg f established
3-501.15(B)
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on site prepared butter with veggies and garlic, left on the food prep. grill line. temperature at 81 deg f . per manager product are prepared and kept in the cooler, then brought out and to be removed within 4hours. reviewed a documentation to show prep to discard(4hrs) manager will prepare a sticker indicating the 10:30-230pm
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Please provide paper towel at the back food prep. hand washing station. manager open and service the equipment. corrected
6-301.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Small leak observed at the outdoor bar soda gun holster. showed. manager. manager will place a work order
5-205.15(B)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee open drinks on the food prep. table were discussed with manager. suggested a designated area for employee drinks. use of lids and straws reviewed
6-403.11
74
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the food prep. back room hand washing station. no paper towel provided. discussed with manager. paper towel obtained
6-301.12
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation, Maintenance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the outdoor bar automatic dishwashing equipment, sanitizer level checked. noted at 0-25 ppm. discussed with bar staff and the facility manager on duty. manager will place a service call. please utilize the indoor bar automatic dishwasher, or the kitchen dishwasher till unit serviced. please ensure 50ppm chlorine has been established
4-501.114(F3-4)
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed some of the employee clothing placed with food pans in contact on the racks. facility manager removed jackets. relocated all to office. designated area reviewed. corrected
6-501.110
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Inspector notes: Observed food prep. line kitchen staff assembling sandwiches/preparing food plates all with bare hand. informed pic. staff were provided training by facility manager. staff washed hands and placed food handler gloves
3-301.11(B)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: In the facility walk-in cooler, observed a large tub filled with portioned bagged cooked chicken wings. bags of cooked chicken at 48-51 deg f . inquired regarding the time of cooking. per manager all prepared last night, sunday 8-25-2024. MCESD 2 tier cooling reviewed. manager discarded tcs in temperature danger zone. per facility GM, additional cooling guideline review will be provided to night shift kitchen food prep. staff.see embargo
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Observed in the back kitchen, multiple stacks of washed food pans with food buildup , informed manager. all removed , rescrubbed and sanitized. please ensure all food pans are fully clean prior to r-use. corrected
4-601.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed in the back food prep. areas, wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. surfaces. informed pic. all removed. manager prepared quat ammonia at 200 ppm in designated sanitizer buckets. corrected
3-304.14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hub Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hub Grill and Bar on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hub Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hub Grill and Bar.
How does The Hub Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
The Hub Grill and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has The Hub Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hub Grill and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hub Grill and Bar 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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