Tom's BBQ

5005 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Tom's BBQ appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a large pile of wood stored directly on the floor near the trash can and grease disposal. Observed an abundance of wood chips mixed with trash and grease in the area. Please ensure that wood is stored off of the ground in order to eliminate harborage conditions for pests
6-501.111(A-B,D)
95
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mac and cheese in side hot unit at 109*f degrees. Kitchen manger stated the mac and cheese was being reheated. Discussed reheating rapidly to 165*f degrees on the burner to achieve minimal bacterial growth and then hot hold in unit at 135*f degrees. proper reheat achieved
3-403.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom's BBQ on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tom's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Tom's BBQ most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Tom's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom's BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tom's BBQ 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 Tom's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.