The Original Arcadia Tavern
A°3950 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60135
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed in house onion straw procedures with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following TCS foods being dated: cooked chicken wings (2/20), tomato soup (2/19), Mozzarella Cheese (2/19), and grilled chicken (2/20). RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ROP salmon thawing in the walk in cooler but still in the Reduce Oxygen packaging (ROP). All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
Sep 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Of note: discussed garlic-in-oil and allium infused oil mixtures with person in charge (PIC).
Sep 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed in-use utensil storage. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 9/23/2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, such as sliced cheeses, salsa rojo, and guacamole with diced tomato, with internal temperatures ranging from 49-60 degrees Fahrenheit. All items were located in a prep-style refrigerator that was not holding cold. TCS foods shall be held cold at 41F or colder. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were placed in unit less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC moved items to walk-in refrigerator and restocked unit, placing new items on 4 Hour Time as Control following existing policies. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep-style refrigerator holding out-of-temperature TCS foods with ambient air temperature of 52F as measured with min-max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 9/23/25.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Feb 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed in-use utensil storage, cooling containers.
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: recommended refresher hand washing trainings for employees.
Inspector's notes
Observed open container of ready-to-eat limes stored below containers of raw beef. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Visible evidence of existing cross-contamination was not observed. PIC elected to voluntarily discard limes. See embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee at the make/cook line handle, cut, and plate a club sandwich with bare hands during inspection. 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. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. See embargo form. 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.
Inspector's notes
Only hand washing sink at in-use bar area was blocked by waste receptacle. Please ensure all hand washing sinks are accessible for employee use at all times. Person in charge (PIC) moved receptacle to correct during 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
Gaps between slabs of dog-friendly patio were not grouted and sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable. Ensure dog-friendly patio surfaces are maintained to be smooth and easy to clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(i) - All patio surfaces shall be constructed of materials that are smooth, easily cleanable, and durable.
Aug 28, 2024RoutineA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Discussed monitoring of sanitizer concentration at bar glassware dishwasher.
Inspector's notes
Observed metal water bowls at dog-friendly patio specifically labeled as returnable/reusable. Ensure only single-use disposable containers are provided for food or water for dogs. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(d) [4] - All dog waste shall be placed in a fly-tight container located adjacent to the patio area and disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriately covered waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment. Addl Notes: Establishment does not have fly-tight container for dog waste available for use at dog-friendly patio. Please ensure a fly-tight container is provided at the patio for short-term storage of animal waste prior to long-term storage in the establishment's primary covered waste receptacle (e.g. Dumpster). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(h) - Dogs shall not be allowed to have any contact with reusable food service dishes or utensils. A dog may only have contact with disposable single service containers that provide food or water to the dog.
Apr 30, 2024Routine2 coreA°
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.Discussed when to wash, and cooling methods.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex Ondersma
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained... Observed water pooling in mop closet below RO tanks, please ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair to prevent standing water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting... Lights in walk-in cooler are completely burned out. Please ensure cooler is adequately lit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent 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, 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Johnnie Maestas
Core-2-402.11 , C: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints >>> Observed serving staff and bartender with no hair restraints. Discussed with Person in Charge ( PIC ) food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food. PIC had employees restrain hair. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreA°
Of note: Discussed removing extender from drain line at dump sink in bar as extender makes drain like sit below flood rim of floor drain. // Discussed re-sealing the caulking behind the sprayer dish pit as it is starting to deteriorate. // Discussed removing trash bag and duct tape backing on clean dish rack next to dirty dish board of mechanical dishwasher. Replace with a material that is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-porous, like metal or plexiglass. 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.Report emailed to PIC.The 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 requestform at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Johnnie Maestas
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed mop basin, walls & floors in mop room to have an accumulation of general grime. Clean and clean at a frequency to prevent buildup of dust, dirt, food debris, grease, and other organic matter. 3rd Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →