Against the Grain Food
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Against The Grain Food, located at 124 W Main St in Mesa, AZ, had a low-risk inspection on March 31, 2026. This inspection noted one critical violation related to preventing contamination from hands and one minor violation concerning cleaning frequency and restrictions. Across five scored inspections, the catering facility has historically maintained a low-risk status.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Sep 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing a sandwich with barehands at time of inspection. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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
3-301.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and food debris under the fryers, stove, and other equipment in the kitchen at time of inspection. Observed buildup of food debris around the doors and inside the coolers at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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