Uncle Bears Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
74
Score
Uncle Bears Grill & Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Queen Creek facility scores 95, putting Uncle Bears Grill & Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee dropped red lid on the ground, then put in the dishwash area, then proceeded to reengage in food tasks. Observed employee going from dirty to clean dishes at the dishwashing area as well. Manager had employees immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the facility
2-301.14
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hose end shut off nozzle attached to a hose attached to the atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink. Manager had the hose removed. Talked to staff about plumbing and cross connections. Ensure that the shut off device after the AVB when not in use
5-202.11(A)
74
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on some surfaces, walls, and floors. Discussed cleaning frequency and deep cleaning certain areas such as shelves, walls, and equipment surfaces. Please work on deep cleaning prior to the next routine inspection
6-501.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage powder and personal items above food preparation area. Discussed creating a designated area for employee food and beverages away from customer food and prep areas, such as a container in the walk-in underneath customer food. Items were relocated at time of inspection
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between cold unit and table on the cook line. Utensils cannot be stored in between tables since those surfaces are not frequently cleaned. Knife removed at time of inspection
3-304.12
86
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
3 critical 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: Observed dishwasher was at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles with the main machine in the kitchen. Manager discontinued use of equipment, called repairperson during inspection, and using 3 compartment sink and bar dishwasher (at 100 ppm bleach) until repair is made. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times of use
4-501.114(A-E)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooling cheese sauce with pico in it. As per staff the sauce was cooked with sliced tomatoes 3 hours ago, and on countertop in a 8 inch deep container with no ice bath. Food was at 90-110F. Talked to manager, and embargoed the food. Talked to staff about cooling techniques. Ensure that cooling foods are cooled properly down to 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total. Use ice baths, no lid, shallow containers, or other means to cool foods as rapidly as possible to avoid bacteria growth
3-501.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chili in a deep container in the walkin with the date on 8-16-25 on it (from 12 days ago). As per manager, and that container had been in walkin for the last 12 days. Talked to staff about datemarking techniques. Ensure that datemarked TCS foods are kept under refrigeration for up to 7 days before discarded/used. Manager embargoed food
3-501.18
64
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee going from dirty dishes to clean dishes at the dishwashing area. Manager told employee to wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen
2-301.14
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touching ready to eat lemons/limes with bare hands. Manager talked to employee. Ensure that ready to eat foods are not touched with bare hands
3-301.11(B)
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon Entering Kitchen, left side line cook dropped frozen breaded fish on ground, picked up and returned to bag and freezer, *Violation*, fish was discarded at the request of the inspector, found that has been made unsafe to eat cannot be served
3-101.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar reach-in found holding 46*f degrees with TCS foods from violation #22. Kitchen manager stated fridge will discontinue use with TCS product until repaired
4-301.11
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at bar with 0ppm sanitizer concentration. Had PIC call for service and discontinue use of machine until repair is made. Establishment will utilize dish machine in kitchen
4-703.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 containers of sliced tomatoes from 2 days prior tightly wrapped with multiple layers of plastic wrap at 46-48*F in the walk in cooler. Condensation and liquid were visible in all containers. Discussed allowing foods to cool to proper temperature of 41*F or below before wrapping foods to avoid trapping heat. Had PIC discard tomatoes. See embargo
3-501.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels sitting in the basin of the hand sink behind the bar. Discussed not setting anything down in the basin of a hand sink and not blocking it in any way. Removed paper towels at time of inspection
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two chemical bottles in dish pit area without labels. Had PIC label both bottles. Discussed having all chemicals labeled to prevent misuse
7-102.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed filters above grill inside hood with heavy accumulation of grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have cooks clean filters
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelf above line and above prep area with a build up of food debris. Discussed regular cleaning of any shelves above a food prep area clean and free of debris to avoid contamination of foods being prepared. PIC will have employees clean shelves
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed measuring cup in dry ingredient bin and ice scoop laying in the ice at the bar. Discussed not having measuring cup laying in food and ice scoop laying in ice to avoid contamination. Placed ice scoop with handle up and removed measuring cup from bin
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Bears Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar.
How does Uncle Bears Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?
Uncle Bears Grill & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.
Has Uncle Bears Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Uncle Bears Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Bears Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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