Wholly Grill
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
86
Score
Public records show six inspections at Wholly Grill stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Wholly Grill's latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
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 TCS foods without date marks that were prepared more than 24 hours ago on 11/25 including noodles, pasta salad, eggplant, various sauces, and cut tomatoes. Also observed previously cooked and frozen foods including stew, sisig, pork sausage, and cooked pork that were made on 11/24, frozen for a day, and placed back in the refrigerator for use today. 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). Reviewed date marking procedures for cooked and frozen foods
3-501.17
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed slacking halo halo cups including TCS ingredients such as custard, cooked mango and ube at room temp. Observed internal temperatures below 41*F in all area. PIC stated the cups had been out of the freezer for less than 1 hour and would be moved to the refrigerator once the ice had thawed. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Advised PIC to remove a small amount of prepared cups from the freezer the night before to be thawed in the cooler
3-501.12
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At employee hand washing station, in the front service area, paper towel dispenser was empty. discussed with manager. manager obtained paper towel. refilled during the inspection
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found 4 pans of on-site prepared cooked food such as vegetarian dish, cooked fish and cooked chopped beef. these pans, some missing date marking label, some have dates 8-30. inquired about the facility policy. per manager some of the pans pre-frozen and then thawed and placed in the upright coolers. please ensure there is an effective discard date posted on each rte/tcs food pans prepared on site. mcesd guidance document reviewed. mcesd use by date stickers provided
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chopped chicken in the front service grill reach-in cooler at 50-51 deg f . per manager grilled and chopped every morning for lunch service. unable to determine exact time when grilled chicken placed in the food cooler. suggested to place cooling chicken in the back upright cooler for effective fast cooling, 2 tier cooling reviewed. please ensure tcs food is reaching 41 deg f . also, department guidance document for time a s a measure of food safety control reviewed. manager removed chopped grilled chicken. strategies such as use of ice bath, and small metal pan during cooling phase reviewed,
3-501.15(B)
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed the back door weather stripping in disrepair so a large section allows light to enter. Repair/replace door sweep to tightly seal back door to help prevent against pest entry prior to the next routine inspection
6-202.15
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed slacking halo halo mix cups containing red beans slacking at room temp with some areas measuring up to 41*F and the center slightly frozen. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Advised PIC stored under refrigeration after removing from the freezer or to utilize time as a control. PIC moved the halo halo back to the freezer at the time of inspection
3-501.12
95
Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a crock of chop sui holding between 110-116*F the PIC stated was cooked one hour prior. Upon further inspection, observed the crock unit not turned on. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PIC turned on the hot holding unit at the time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the prep cooling holding TCS foods between 56-62*F and an air temperature observed at 58*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wholly Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wholly Grill on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wholly Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wholly Grill.
How does Wholly Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Wholly Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Wholly Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wholly Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wholly 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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