Bitter & Twisted

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1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix 85003

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33582

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed consumer advisory on menu.

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed frequency of sanitizer testing in warewashing machines. Discussed clarified butter temperature control, keep above 135F or below 41F.

2025

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge about in-use utensil storage and repairing fridge gasket in bar. Provided date marking handout via email.

May 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: mop sink maintenance. Provided Maricopa County Handout Chemical roomReminder: Certified Food manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Inspection Conducted with R.S. 871

Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed kitchen warewashing machine with 0 ppm chlorine; machine was not being actively used at time of inspection. Person in charge instructed staff to sanitize food contact surfaces in the 3-compartment sink using quaternary ammonia sanitizer (measured at 400 ppm). Person in charge called for service at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 28, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed coldholding for butter. Provided bodily fluid plan guidance via email.---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, 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 at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Kenzie Flatt

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. --- Observed bar utensils and equipment kept cold in containers filled with ice and water, stored in ice bin. Containers observed in contact with ice used for consumption, stated by PIC. Ice used for consumption shall not be used as exterior coolant. PIC had bar staff remove containers at time of inspection. Discussed importance of avoiding using ice as exterior coolant to prevent contamination from the hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Ross S.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.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-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ross Simon

Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →