Saba's Mediterranean Cuisine
A4747 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04305
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
Mar 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mop sink leaking from the base onto the floor when faucet is turned on at the time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: mop sink water disposal, cleaning frequency of ice machine
Inspector's notes
Observed rice scooper in crockpot turned off with standing water 74*F at the 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. Instructed PIC to turn crockpot on and ensure the water is at least 135*F. 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
Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed slicer cleaning and sanitizer concentrations.
Feb 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency for food contact surfaces.
2024
Sep 19, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency for the deli slicer, as well as MCESD's guidelines for creating a vomit and diarrheal incident cleanup plan; PIC was given handout.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was available for verification. Please provide this information before the 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 26, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed the faucet of the mopsink in the back of the establishment without an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) or hosebib. Discussed with PIC that a hosebib should be installed on the faucet of the mopsink to prevent backflow. A violation may be noted if a hosebib is not installed on the mopsink faucet by the next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the mechanical dishwasher with 0 ppm chlorine after three different dishwashing cycles. The chlorine concentration should be 50 ppm as per dishwasher instructions. Had employee prime the dishwasher and run a full cycle, after which the solution in the dishwasher was reading 50-100 ppm. All dishes that had been in the dishwasher prior to priming were placed back in the dishwasher to be resanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 a 6-quart container of marinated, raw chicken in the reach-in cooler in the back of the kitchen reading 45-50°F. Per employee, the chicken had been kept there for 2 days. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.
Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.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.Award: A,Signer: Stephanie Ishii
2023
Nov 7, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed frequency of testing dish machine sanitizer to ensure the proper concentration of 50ppm to 100ppm for chlorine sanitizer.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Signer: Stephanie Ishii,Award: A
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed that wiping cloth was kept in a bucket with no sanitizer present. Wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizer solution at the correct concentration. Change solution every 4 hours or sooner as needed. 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 →