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Native Grill & Wings

B°

1837 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-90188

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

85
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for time as control and provided guide sheets in English and Spanish.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drinks stored on prep tables and on shelves above.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee touched drink ice with bare hand.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed 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.

Feb 11, 2026Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employees washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Manager had employees rewash hands properly.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee submerged glassware in quaternary sanitizer for less than 10 seconds. Manager had glassware sanitized submerged for 60 seconds, per label directions.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ranch dressing in a pan on the prep table over ice, at 47*F internally and under time control, not marked with discard time.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.

2025

Oct 31, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jun 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 3, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a spray bottle with cleaner in it. The bottle did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write a label on the container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a knife that was in-use between the lid of the cold-holding unit and the wall of the cold-holding unit. There was food debris on the knife and on all contact areas of where it was being stored. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the knife needs to be clean and stored in an area where it cannot be contaminated. PIC moved the knife to the ware wash area at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the quat test strips used for the 3-comparmet sink sitting open and damaged on top of the ware wash machine. Person in charge (PIC) did not have another roll of test strips and is getting more. Discussed with PIC that they shall have test strips to ensure sanitizer levels are appropriate. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 06/13/2025.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

Mar 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

2024

Oct 22, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed brushes in the handwashing sink behind the bar. Also observed a potholder in the handwashing sink near the cold-holding food prep area in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all hand sinks need to only be used for washing hands to prevent contamination during handwashing. THIS IS THE 3rd CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. PIC stated they will train their staff to ensure hand washing sinks are only used for washing hands. PIC removed the items in both hand sinks at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jun 6, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority Foundation violation #8, 5-205.11, which has been noted during this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Byron Bourgogne

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind the bar with dirty cups and handwashing sink in the kitchen with box of gloves in it. Discussed with person in charge that hand sinks can only be used for handwashing and cannot be used for any other purpose (storing items, dump sink). Gloves and dirty cups were removed at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Discussed with PIC that minor remodel permit will be needed to be submitted in future to add new dishwasher to bar since they currently do not have one.

Feb 28, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.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,orContact 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 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Byron B.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed bar hand sink being used to store dirty cups. Discussed with PIC that hand sink can only be used for handwashing and cannot be used for any other purpose ( storing items, dump sink). Cups were removed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Observed concentration of quat sanitizer in three compartment sink at bar above 400 ppm. Quat sanitizer for use in food contact surfaces must be maintained between 150-400 ppm. Concentrations over 400 ppm could be toxic if consumed. Sanitizer was remade to 300 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Byron B.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed hand sink with personal drink and container cover placed inside. Discussed with PIC that hand sink can only be used for handwashing, sink cannot be used for storage of equipment. Drink and container cover was moved. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed hand sink in bar with no handwashing cleanser. Discussed with PIC that all hand washing sinks must be stocked with handwashing cleanser at all times to be available for hand washing. Soap was stocked at sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.113

Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles Observed dumpster in back of facility opened. Discussed with manager that dumpsters must remain closed to prevent unwanted pests. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →