Honey Bears Bar B Q
A5012 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00565
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 6, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods.
Inspector's notes
Observed the sink in the back outdoor cooking area is turned off, according to the PICs it could be due to a leak. The hand sink needs to be on and available at all times. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection..
2024
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in walk in cooler a tray of roasted chicken and and a tray of beef ribs that were held overnight without date markings. 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). Corrective Action: #Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Apr 3, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.On 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.Signer: Jesus Ruiz,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food. Observed in the kitchen bulk containers of corn meal, flour and sugar without common label names. Food product not in the original containers shall be labeled with the common name of the food product. Label bulk containers with common label name. Person in charge labeled bulk containers. Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 4, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Violation #50 was corrected at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jazmin Rivera
Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via emailReinspection scheduled 10/4/23Of Note:Discussed harborage conditions and properly maintaining outdoor cooking area, reviewed pest control requirements for flies/cats, maintaining grease/waste receptacles on cleanable surfaces, outdoor hand sink requirements, outdoor cooking requirements, and hand washing procedures.Conducted with RS# 1206. On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Review Complete: CHECKED,Number of Employees: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mark Smith,Review Notes: QA-CR-RA
Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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 microwave with food debris on the inside on door, turning table and the walls. Person in charge (PIC) ask employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection . Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage >>> Observed hand wash sink outside with a major leak resulting in large amounts of waste water dumping on the ground when in use. Also observed the hand washing sink floor drain in the kitchen backing up with waste water after employee washed hands. Floor sink was not draining/slowly draining and hand sink is unable to be used due to floor sink not allowing for waste to properly drain. Sewage was not actively backing up if hand sink was not in use. Discussed with PIC to have the leak fixed and directed employees to use the three compartment sink to wash hands until the floor sink gets fixed. PIC contacted repair service and maintenance will be arriving by end of day. Reinspection scheduled for 10-4-23. An inability to convey sewage/wash hands at approved hand washing sinks may result in suspension of permit at time of re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →