Cobra Arcade Bar
A°801 N 2nd St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46787
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice utensil storage methods. Discussed frequency of sanitizer testing. Discussed tomato drink products and time/temperature control.
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) clean the soda lines of build up 2) a minimum of an inch of air is required between the drainage pipes and floor sinks.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of deep cleaning under back bar and drain lines with buildup.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from 3-compartment sink drain line. 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
2024
Oct 24, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand wash sink in back prep room with sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink blocking access. Also observed strainer at hand wash sink in bar. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and must only be used for hand washing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items 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 establishment utilizing large food storage bins for cut fruit, ice transport, syrups, and other items. Large storage bins do not fit into the 3-compartment sink at all to allow any submersion or any other warewashing equipment onsite. PIC was unable to explain cleaning process for equipment or demonstrate cleaning process for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment. PIC will discontinue use of large food contact equipment that does not fit in warewashing equipment. Discussed options including installing larger 3-compartment sink with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.12 (A-B) - Priority Foundation: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3 Compartment Sink Shall be Provided; Adequately Sized. 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 30, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Ray H.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: Ray H.
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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.---Observed several bottles of bloody Mary/Michelada mix (tomato cocktail) opened with no date marking. Employee states they were opened 5 days prior to inspection and labeled them appropriately by the end of the inspection. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be dated if kept past 24 hours and only kept for no more than 7 days (first day made/prepared/opened +6 days after). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Jul 26, 2023Routine1 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.Inspection rights accepted by Marcus B.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Signer: Marcus Boykin
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.---In the main bar and the walk in cooler, observed Michelada mix (tomato cocktail) from an unapproved source (unpermitted processor). Employees voluntarily disposed of the Michelada mix at the time of inspection. Discussed how all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods shall be obtained from sources that comply with the law to ensure food safety. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →