Uncle Bears Bar and Grill

1110 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Uncle Bears Bar and Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Handwashing cleanser, availability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Uncle Bears Bar and Grill's latest score is in line with the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets checked . noted at 0ppm. manager drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established
3-304.14
95
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the facility bar hand washing stations, soap dispensers were empty. informed PIC. all refilled during inspection
6-301.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed portioned bags of shredded cheese. prepared on site, placed in the cookline cooler, overfilled. at 48 deg f . recommended to keep excess prepared portioned bags in the walk-in cooler . manager removed excess food. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 degf
3-501.15(B)
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food staff at the cookline , handling raw meat , and continuing to prepare sandwiches. discussed proper hand washing with the kitchen staff. manager coached staff. staff removed food handler gloves washed hands
2-301.14
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the front server soda station and one of the cookline handwashing stations, soap dispenser was empty. informed manager. refilled
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, some pans of on site prepared tcs, such as ranch dressing, quso dip, spicy chicken. proper mcesd use by date policy reviewed. facility manager showed staff proper labeling, date marking. facility manager removed food pans, all use by dates corrected installed on pans
3-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Please reinstall a panel for ceiling above the ice machine. noted missing . also the hand washing basin noted separated from the FRP panel in the front service prep. station. please re-install. seal the penetration between the handwashing basin and the FRP paneling . showed manager
6-201.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed at the bar , soda gun holster station, one of the stations was not draining . showed manager. serviced
5-205.15(B)
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Bears Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Bears Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Bears Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser, availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Bears Bar and Grill.

How does Uncle Bears Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Uncle Bears Bar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Uncle Bears Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Bears Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Bears Bar and 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.