Zur Kate German Restaurant

4815 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zur Kate German Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Zur Kate German Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wrapped pans of cooked, and baked potatoes at 75-79 deg f . pans were stored under the bread racks and wrapped tight. inquired about the food cooking time and start of the cooling. per manager prepared today. manager removed wraps. suggested to use ice bath , and keep cooling food closer to walk-in cooler top shelves to facilitate rapid cooling. also use of ice bath and shallower pans reviewed. MCESD food cooling guidance document reviewed. copies provided

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels present at the kitchen hand sink. Employee refilled the paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times

6-301.12

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee going from dirty dishes to clean fridges, equipment and gloves in the kitchen. Manager had employee wash hands at hand sink. Ensure employee wash hands at hand sink between dirty and clean tasks

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large 6-7 inch deep container of cooked potatoes at 70F-140F. Been there for 1 hour, as per manager. Manager moved to shallow containers with no lids. Ensure that cooling foods making below 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total

3-501.15(A)

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zur Kate German Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zur Kate German Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Zur Kate German Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Zur Kate German Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Zur Kate German Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zur Kate German Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zur Kate German Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

Big Nate's Family BBQ

1722 N Banning

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Wendy's

4433 E Main St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Arby's

6740 E Main St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Mesa → Other restaurants in Maricopa → Other restaurants in Mesa