Uncle Bears Grill & Bar

9053 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Uncle Bears Grill & Bar five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Wiping cloths, use limitation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Uncle Bears Grill & Bar's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed- 0 PPM of quat sanitizer in bar area. PIC drained and refilled at time of inspection and brought sanitizer levels to 200 PPM. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed serving cup used as a scooper in salsa. In use utensils must have handle to prevent contamination

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of dicer chipped and missing plastic particles that directly come in contact with food. Please replace prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grater with diced onion and cheddar cheese food debris stored as clean. PIC disassembled grater to be washed rinsed and sanitized

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed case of hamburger buns stored directly on floor next to handwashing station and floor drain. PIC moved at time of inspection

3-305.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored throughout kitchen

3-304.14

Precleaning

Inspector notes: Observed clean container stored with clean dishes with old day dot. PIC removed at time of inspection

4-603.12

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed packaged cooked steak and cooked diced pork under containers of raw burger patties in the walk-in refrigerator. Items were moved to an above different location at the time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a moist wiping cloth sitting on the prep table. Be sure to keep all moist wiping cloths in sanitizer whenever not in use

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Repair or replace the damaged lid to the chest refrigerator at the bar

4-501.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and beef in steam table with an internal temperature of 99*F-120*F. According to PIC, beef and chicken were cooked 1 hour prior to inspection and was re-heated to 165*F for 15 seconds. Please monitor hot foods to ensure they are stored at or above 135*f when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed pico de gallo cooling in walk-in cooler in plastic container with lid. Please ensure foods are not enclosed when in the process of cooling

3-501.15(B)

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 Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar.

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

Uncle Bears Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Bears Grill & Bar 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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