The Local Sports Grill

5940 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Local Sports Grill, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting The Local Sports Grill squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed bar dishwasher with 0 PPM of chlorine after 2 wash cycles. Staff mentioned both dishwashers and the auto sanitizer dispenser were serviced yesterday. Stating most of the internal machinery was replaced on the bar dishwasher. Staff to use the main dishwasher to sanitize dishes until the bar-side dishwasher can sanitize effectively. Staff reached out to their third-party servicer at time of inspection and they are projected to arrive today to finish working on the bar-dishwasher. Chemical dishwashers are to dispense 50-100 PPM of Chlorine tested off of the dishes being sanitized. Discussed best practices around testing and provided guidance

4-501.114(A-E)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two wiping buckets in the back kitchen with 0 PPM of quat. Staff stated the wiping buckets had not been dumped out the night prior. All wiping buckets are to be changed every 4 hours or before if the quat sanitizer concentration drops below 150 PPM. Staff added this task to closing shift responsibilities. Retrained staff on sanitizer concentrations and wiping bucket procedures

3-304.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed buckets of portioned raw chicken wings and a baking sheet of raw hamburger patties on a shelf above syrups, lemon juice, packaged hot dogs, and packaged corned beef. No direct contamination was observed. Alerted staff who moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. 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 cross-contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

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. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 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 bar dishwasher with 0 PPM of chlorine after 3 wash cycles. Staff mentioned this dishwasher was serviced last week due to a leak. Staff to use the main dishwasher to sanitize dishes until the bar-side dishwasher can sanitize effectively. A work order on the bar dishwasher was put in, at time of inspection. Chemical dishwashers are to dispense 50-100 PPM of Chlorine tested off of the dishes being sanitized. Discussed best practices around testing and provided guidance

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink nearest the cook line and no paper towels at the bar-side handwashing sink. Alerted staff who restocked paper towels at both sinks during the inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to be ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible

6-301.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open containers of frozen fried foods in the deep freezer. The top of the deep freezer had frozen drips and the containers of fried foods looked to be collecting ice falling from the top of the freezer. Alerted staff and asked them to cover the containers. Staff confirmed all foods potentially affected would be deep fried. Staff covered containers at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of protecting foods from sources of contamination

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Local Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Local Sports Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Local Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Local Sports Grill.

How does The Local Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

The Local Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has The Local Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Local Sports Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Local Sports 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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