Uncle Bears Grill & Bar
B°9053 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08238
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 11, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed meat slicer and can opener with remaining food debris. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch with no food debris to prevent bacterial growth. Slicer and can opener were set aside to be cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Dec 5, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed beef prime removed from running water with an internal temperature of 80*f from a frozen state. Discussed thawing requirements with PIC to prevent rise in temperature above 41*f.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Discussed thawing TCS foods in walk-in cooler to ensure they are held at or above41*F at all times.
Inspector's 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.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed serving cup used as a scooper in salsa. In use utensils must have handle to prevent contamination.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's 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.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Sep 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed grater with diced onion and cheddar cheese food debris stored as clean. PIC disassembled grater to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
Inspector's notes
Observed ranch, shredded lettuce, shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, guacamole (with tomatoes), pico de gallo, sour cream, birria sauce, goat cheese, and secret sauce in top portion of prep table with an internal temperature of 47-50*F. All items had been stocked since 10:30AM (more than 4 hours prior to inspection) and were discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed case of hamburger buns stored directly on floor next to handwashing station and floor drain. PIC moved at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths stored throughout kitchen.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed clean container stored with clean dishes with old day dot. PIC removed at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 26, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. Inspection conducted with R.S. #1506. Please note that approval must be obtained from the Department for a Dog Friendly Patio. Please visit the following page to submit for approval for a Dog Friendly Patio: https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's 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.
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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an over filled container of raw eggs at 51 Deg. F. in the top portion of the prep refrigerator on the prep line. The top layer of the eggs were discarded. Observed a container of bacon grease sitting out on a shelf at 72 Deg. F. The bacon grease was going to be used to prepare beans. Raw shelled eggs should be kept at 45 Deg. F. or below and bacon grease should be at 41 Deg. F. or below. See embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Repair or replace the damaged lid to the chest refrigerator at the bar. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's 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
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's 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.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jun 3, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**Emailed the Operator vomit/fecal clean up proceduresOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Wendy Birzer
Repeat Violation Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed grease on the shelves holding to go containers and equipment. Please clean to prevent contamination. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed the 2 compartment sink to be detached from the wall. Also observed two holes in the wall under the 2 comp sink. Please seal. Observed the dish table to the right of the mechanical dish machine coming off the wall. Please seal. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-682Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jill Locklar
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw eggs stored behind ready to eat (cabbage) on top portion of make table. Instructed, PIC to rearrange eggs to front section of make table to to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed organic debris in ice machine. Please keep a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed storage metal racks with accumulation of grease. Please clean or replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →