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Barcoa

B°

829 N 1st Ave, Phoenix 85003

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81613

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 31, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facilities inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical dispenser connected to a mop sink with AVB. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines

2025

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bare hand contact with person in charge. Discussed dog-friendly patio requirements.

Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Observed no active warewashing at time of inspection. High temperature dishwasher final rinse temperature measured at 138.9'F. PIC put a work order in at time of inspection and agreed to do all warewashing at 3-compartment sink until unit has been fixed.

2024

Sep 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed test strips that correspond to different sanitizers.

Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Eryn G.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eryn Gilmore

2023

Aug 31, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Establishment voluntarily disposed of the unapproved Michelada mix.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by E G.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: E Gilmore

Aug 29, 2023Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reinspection will be conducted within 3 days. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Maria R.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: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria R

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

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 establishment standing cooler, observed 18 bottles of Michelada Mix (tomato cocktail) not having any labels. Employee states they get their Michelada mix from a third party (Mi Ruca). Establishment provided invoices of the Michelada Mix but no processing permit was found under that address. Person in charge did not want to dispose of the Michealda Mix and will try to obtain the information related to the distributors permit. 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 TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods from an approved source to ensure food safety. Reinspection will be conducted within 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →