Thunderbird Cafe

1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Food Catering
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Thunderbird Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Thunderbird Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher and ice machine drain lines draining below the flood rim of the floor drains. Drain line must maintain a 1-inch air gap above the flood rim of the floor drains. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 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 dishes sanitized with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer from the mechanical dishwasher. Per PIC, the supply container was observed with too little sanitizer to drawl into the tubing. PIC replaced the sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels (50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer). Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher and ice machine drain lines stored below the flood rim of the floor sinks. Drain line must maintain a 1 inch air gap above the flood rim of the floor sink. Observed the hand sink drain line misaligned over the floor sink so gray water partially runs onto the floor. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a final sanitizer concentration of 0ppm chlorine sanitizer from the low-temp chemical dishwasher. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels (50-100ppm chlorine). Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PIC placed a work order on the unit and had the dished moved to the 3 comp dishwasher
4-501.114(A-E)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunderbird Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunderbird Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thunderbird Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thunderbird Cafe.

How does Thunderbird Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Thunderbird Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Thunderbird Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thunderbird Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thunderbird Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.