Gracie's Tax Bar
C°711 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85007
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54479
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 4, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.In the bar, the handwashing sink took over 5+ minutes to achieve a temperature of 100*F. Hot water must be readily available within 30 seconds. Please ensure that there is a sufficient supply of hot water and that it can reach all handwashing sinks within 30 seconds.
Inspector's notes
3rd Consecutive Violation! At time of inspection no certified food protection manager on the premises. A CFPM must be on the premises at all times of food handling. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection. 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
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2nd Consecutive Violation. Under the 3 compartment sink, observed 4 cans of insecticide sprays. All pesticides must be applied by a certified applicator. Pesticides are not permitted to be stored on the premises. PIC removed the cans of insecticides from the establishment at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: In the front prep area, observed a bottle of "First Aid Antiseptic" and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on the shelf directly above open containers of ready to eat foods such as lettuce and tomatoes. All chemicals must be stored in a way to prevent contamination of food, food prep areas, food contact surfaces, and utensils. PIC moved chemicals to proper storage. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the bar, observed a bottle of a mixer stored directly in the ice for consumption. Ice for consumption cannot be used as an exterior coolant. In other words, bottles cannot be stored directly in ice used for drinks. PIC removed the bottle from the ice and the ice was discarded.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
SECOND OCCURRENCE - No certified food manager on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of flying insect killer under bar. PIC discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Discussed date marking open packages/containers of ready-to-eat TCS/Potentially Hazardous foods within 24 hours.
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed employee garnishing fruit for beverage with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. At the time of inspection, the employee utilized tongs to prevent bare hand contact. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
2024
Oct 24, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed the faucet extension attached to the 3-compartment sink to leak during usage. DIscussed with the person in charge to repair the leak. Please ensure to maintain equipment in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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During inspection observed the interior lining of the ice machine to contain an accumulation of food debris/residue.The person in charge stated they would clean the equipment. Ensure all equipment, food contact surfaces, and nonfood contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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 William K.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: William K.
2023
Oct 17, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Chris B.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: Chris B.
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 an opened bottle of bloody Mary mix, opened American Cheese and opened vegan/vegetarian meat not having any date marking. Employee states these food items were opened 2-3 days prior to inspection and dated them appropriately. 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
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 liquor mixer bottles being stored in the ice used for customer consumption. Employee moved the bottles and disposed of the ice the bottles made contact with. Discussed the importance of not storing any bottles in the ice that the customer is served to prevent any contamination of the ice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →