Big Bites
B2601 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03570
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures, repairing cold holding seal around doors
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table and trashcan blocking the front of the handwashing sink on the cookline at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated equipment and trashcan blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table on the cookline with TCS food items 44*F-46*F including sliced cheese, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, cooked peppers at the time of inspection. Also observed in a reach in cooler on the cookline nacho cheese 46*F and cut lettuce 47*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, TCS food temperatures were checked two hours prior to the time of inspection and were 41*F or below. PIC added ice to the TCS food items or moved some food items to an alternative refrigeration unit to cool back to 41*F or below at the time of inspection. 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.
Mar 2, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: time as a control for sushi rice, cleaning food contact surfaces to sight and touch
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing old steamer from premises.
Jun 2, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has yet to install outdoor-style grills, please contact plan review to determine whether a remodel is needed prior to installing grills.
Inspector's notes
Observed datemark stickers and residue still present on containers after being washed and sanitized. Discussed with PIC that wares should be precleaned, including removing datemark stickers, prior to being washed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Inspector's notes
Observed in walk-in freezer boxes of frozen items, such as french fries, being stored directly on floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Discussed with PIC placing boxes on shelves at least 6 inches off the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash hands and change gloves.
2024
Sep 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed MCESD's guidelines on creating a vomit and diarrheal incident cleanup plan; PIC was given handout. Establishment is planning on adding an outdoor grill to the kitchen, advised PIC to contact plan review to discuss whether a remodel is needed. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was available for verification. PIC stated that they had taken the Certified Food Protection Manager exam and was waiting for the certificate to arrive in the mail. Please provide this information prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed adding ice to the bucket with the squeeze bottles filled with salsa on the cook line to help with cold holding. Spanish liaisons were contacted during inspection to discuss outdoor type grill and bag usage. PIC stated that outdoor type grill that is currently inside of garage door in seating area is going to be moved under the fume hood and is not in current use.
Inspector's notes
Observed residue on the inside areas of two strainers hanging in the back by the dishwasher. Instructed the employee to wash the strainers. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut, cooked beef portioned in small plastic grocery store bags in the fridge. PIC was instructed to stop the use of these bags, as they are not approved. PIC removed the meat from the plastic and into an approved container. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
Inspector's notes
Observed drain under the drink station with organic matter build up. Observed drainpipe loose and fallen into the basin. PIC was informed to clean the drain and to fix the drainpipe so that it is at least an inch above the basin opening to prevent back flow. PIC fixed the drainpipe. Discussed the importance of keeping the drains clean and monitoring that they work properly. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 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
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment wants to replace one of the gas grills with a wood burning grill. Equipment is present but not installed. Advised PIC to contact plan review before preceding to discuss any additional permitting required for this change.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Alberto Gamez
2023
Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA
Establishment has changed name to 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. Report emailed.Establishment name has changed to "Big Bites" - no change to ownership. El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Big BitesAward: A,Signer: Alberto Gamez
Aug 7, 2023Routineall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C -Certified Food Protection Manager - No certified food manager certificate available for verification. Please provide this information prior to next routine inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.El Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a mandar las tarjetas de permiso(s) y las facturas del permiso(s) a través de correo electrónico en los siguientes meses. Necesitamos verificar que tenemos el correo electrónico actual y preciso en el sistema para asegurarnos que usted reciba su copia de la tarjeta de permiso(s) y facturas al renovar. Si no estás seguro si tenemos el correo electrónico actual y correcto, usted puede: • Contactar a su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico escrito en el ultimo reporte de su inspección para revisar, o • Contactar el Departamento directamente usando los siguientes correos electrónicos, dependiendo en la categoría de su instalación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones tales como supermercados y mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (Comida móvil/Eventos especiales/Revisión del plan) Nota: Si usted necesita actualizar su correo electrónico y/u otra información del contacto, por favor envié un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación, https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 o llame al 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Alberto Gamez
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →