Babbo Italian Eatery
A20211 N 67th Ave, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06859
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed routine deep cleaning of the baking sheets. Discussed the cooking process and temperatures for zucchini chips made onsite. The manager states that this location is expanding and remodeling the kitchen, knocking down a wall, and taking over the adjacent suite. A remodel application through Maricopa County is REQUIRED before starting construction. Remodel application guidance was sent via email
Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed sanitizer logs and went over sanitizer requirements and testing practices.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy black build-up on the baking sheet pans in the facility. Alerted the manager and recommended a deep clean. Discussed routine deep cleaning to ensure all baking surfaces are maintained free from the accumulation of debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: 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.
May 7, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed frequency of cleaning the racks in the walk in. Also discussed policies around protecting open foods from food preparation on the cook line. Discussed best practices around storage of test strips and keeping a daily sanitizer check log. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christina Cross
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed multiple cracks in the walk in light shield. Establishment to replace the light shield before the next inspection. Discussed the importance of repairing broken or cracked equipment to reduce the risks of physical contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brain C
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed fried chicken in a pan, hot holding below 135°F, under the heat bulbs on the warming shelf. The chicken (125°FF) had been placed on the warming shelf within the last hour. The manager discarded the chicken at time of inspection. The warming shelf is set up for cook-to-order customer plates to briefly sit before being served to guest. Currently the warming shelf is not hot enough for longer periods of hot holding. Cook stated the pan was unintentionally placed there for hot holding. Discussed alternative methods of hot holding with the manager. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 9, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed when-to-wash procedures and ceiling requirements.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxThe 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, 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erica Jimenez
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Establishment uses time control for the cooked pastas on the grill area No time indicator was on the container of pasta and no time log was present, at time of inspection. The cook stated the cooked pasta had been placed at room temperature three hours prior and placed the time indicator on the container. Discussed time control parameters with management. Establishment to use time indicators and have their time control policy available. Highly recommended time control policy be posted near were Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are placed on time control. Provided additional time control guidance via email. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed three paper bags of flour stored directly next to (and lower from) an employee handwashing sink. Two small water drops were observed on the brown paper bag of flour closest to the handwashing sink. The Person in Charge (PIC) covered the flour with a plastic cover at time of inspection. PIC plans to find a more permanent storage solution. Closed non-absorbent containers of food may be stored near handwashing sink and/or a splash guard may be added to the sink to reduce the likelihood that water will contaminate food stored nearby. Discussed sources of contamination with PIC. 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 →