University Bar and Grill

740 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at University Bar and Grill stretching back to 2024. University Bar and Grill was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumption of animal foods that are raw”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting University Bar and Grill on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and cooked potatoes without datemarking. PIC reported these items cooked over 24 hours prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of raw chicken and boxes of potatoes stored on the ground in the walk in cooler and just outside of the walk in cooler. PIC reported just receiving a shipment and not having a chance to properly store items. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Oct 9, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory present on the menu and observed the establishment serving undercooked animal foods per customer orders. A consumer advisory must be present on the menu and must contain a disclosure statement and reminders next to each item that may be served raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens

3-603.11

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender hold an orange to peel to obtain garnish to put in a drink without wearing gloves. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Embargoed orange and employee discarded orange at time of inspection. Employee washed hands and then donned gloves

3-301.11(B)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees touching the plastic curtain between the kitchen and the bar and went to making drinks without washing hands and switching tasks without washing hands before putting on new gloves. Discussed with PIC importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with artificial nails use touch screen register and then use ice scoop without gloves. Discussed with PIC when employee have nail polish or artificial nails, gloves are required to address both the cleanability of areas beneath the fingernails and the possibility that fingernails or pieces of the fingernails may end up in the food due to breakage. Employee washed hands and donned gloves at time of inspection

2-302.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel available at the hand wash station in the bar. Discussed with PIC handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Employee put paper towels at hand wash sink

6-301.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was University Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at University Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at University Bar and Grill.

How does University Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

University Bar and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at University Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at University 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.

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