PigTails
A°1 E Washington St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77208
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Sep 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 4, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: combi ovens with steam injection feature that were not in use and, per PIC, have not been in use do not have reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventers. Please follow up with additional information regarding the product specifications. Inspector will follow up regarding possible backflow requirements for these ovens.
Inspector's notes
Establishment's shellstock tags for raw in-shell oysters were not sorted in chronological order. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Person in charge (PIC) sorted tags properly during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Inspector's notes
Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher in Pigtails concept bar was measured at 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solutions for food contact surfaces must be maintained at 50-100ppm. PIC reattached sanitizer bucket and primed machine to the proper concentration during the inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a container of cut cabbage in the walk-in refrigerator with a prep date label of 5/27, 9 days before the routine inspection. PIC confirmed that prep date label was accurate. 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). PIC voluntarily discarded cabbage during inspection to correct. 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.
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with kitchen staff about in use utensil storage and keeping handwash sinks easily accessible. Provided handouts for cooling methods via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pork in walk in refrigerator at Coabana cooling in a dish deeper than 4 inches have an internal temperature of 75*F-99*F. Kitchen staff stated the pork was put in the walk in at 8pm with temperatures taken at 10pm. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed the low-temp mechanical dish machines in the bar at Coabana and Pigtails with a concentration of 0 ppm chlorine while in use. PIC will have recently washed dishes rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. The 3-comp sink will be used to sanitize all kitchenware until the chlorine concentration in the dish machine is at 50-100 ppm. Discussed checking the sanitizer concentration as often as necessary to make corrections before the dish machine is used in order to properly destroy pathogens on the dishes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Discussed the changes to the menu items and storage of employees personal items. Please ensure that the toilet room door is self-closing.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the handwashing sink in the bar at Coabana with a rinse pan, ice, and discarded garnishes inside of the basin. Also observed the handwashing sink in the back by the mop sink to be blocked by boxes and recently delivered mopheads. PIC cleared both of the sinks in order to provide accces to handwashing. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels. 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 the low-temp mechanical dish machine in the bar at Coabana with a concentration of 0 ppm chlorine while in use. PIC will have recently washed dishes rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. The 3-comp sink will be used to sanitize all kitchenware until the chlorine concentration in the dish machine is at 50-100 ppm. Discussed checking the sanitizer concentration as often as necessary to make corrections before the dish machine is used in order to properly destroy pathogens on the dishes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor, under the equipment in the bar. Discussed doing a deep cleaning of the area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC stated both menu items have been removed from service and is no longer available. PIC will ensure should items return for service, a new menu will be made with consumer advisory requirements properly met. Re-inspection conducted on-site on 02/12/2025.
Jan 30, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationD°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed Pigtails Bar 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 warewashing machine in Coabana (measured at 100 ppm). Person in charge indicated they would call for service on the machine. Discussed date marking non-cultured dairy products.
Inspector's notes
Observed several tomatoes with white fuzzy organic material. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed boxes of raw chicken and raw beef brisket stored directly above ready to eat raw oysters in the walk-in refrigerator. 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. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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 purple cabbage coleslaw (dated 1/23) and bechamel (with ham dated 1/21) in the walk-in refrigerator. Person in charge (PIC) indicated these dates were correct. All RTE (ready to eat)/TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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). 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
Menu for Coabana has two menu items that are raw or undercooked (tiramisu made with raw egg in I Love It When You Call Me cocktail and non-heat-treated ceviche). The ceviche has a symbol, but the menu lacks a reminder statement that "These foods are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition." The menu for Pigtails has the symbols on their raw oyster and ceviche and the reminder statement but is missing the disclosure portion of the statement indicating "These foods are served raw or undercooked." Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 02/10/25.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
2024
Nov 6, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 24, 2024Routine2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shellstock tags received on 9/20/24, 8/10/24, 8/13/24, and 8/02/24 without the date of last sold documented on the tags. Person in charge indicated that the date of last sold was inadvertently forgotten when they were stored for retention. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Correct prior to re-inspection; inspector will verify that going forward the staff are documenting the date of last sold on the tags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 11/04/24.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge was unable to provide quaternary ammonia test strips. Observed quaternary ammonia in the 3-compartment sink sanitizing dishes. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/04/24.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Aug 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. 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.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee prepare a drink for a customer but, placed mint leaves on the drink using their bare hands. Drink was served too fast to prevent it from going out. 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. 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.
Apr 11, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Cocktail Ice was voluntarily disposed at the time of inspection (new embargo form created). Shellstock tags properly dated. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Samantha H.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Samantha Hickman
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
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.Reinspection for approved source will be conducted within 3 days and for shellstock tags in 10 days. Inspection rights accepted by James M.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,Embargo Lbs: 15,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: James Moore
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.---Observed several bags of cocktail ice (cowboys cocktail ice) being present at the establishment but person in charge could not provide invoices for this product. Approved permit could not be located with the company name. Product was placed on true embargo and embargo form was created. Discussed with person in charge about embargo procedures. Embargo food products shall not be sold, moved, or removed from premises without department approval. Discussed the importance of obtaining all foods from an approved source to ensure food safety. Reinspection will be conducted within 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.---Observed the establishment maintaining their Shellstock tags but not labeling them with the date of when the last Shellstock from that batch was sold. Person in charge states they will start labeling them appropriately. Discussed the importance of marking the date of when the last Shellstock from a container is sold or served which shall be recorded on the tag or label. Also discussed the importance of Maintaining and retaining tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods---Observed the walk in cooler door on the Coabana side not being able to close properly. Person in charge states they will fix it as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of repairing/maintaining this door to ensure the walk in cooler is working properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 8, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Madison S.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Madison S.
Oct 24, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Samantha 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: Samantha H.
Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.---Observed the establishment maintaining their Shellstock tags but not labeling them with the date of when the last Shellstock from that batch was sold. Person in charge states they will start labeling them appropriately. Discussed the importance of marking the date of when the last Shellstock from a container is sold or served which shall be recorded on the tag or label. Also discussed the importance of Maintaining and retaining tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods---Observed the walk in cooler door on the Coabana side not being able to close properly. Person in charge states they will fix it as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of repairing/maintaining this door to ensure the walk in cooler is working properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →