Barba Roja
B°2050 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85015
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81706
Score based on 8 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 history8 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
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. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
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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 no soap at bar handwash sink and kitchen handwash sink. Per person in charge (PIC), establishment ran out of soap night prior to inspection. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 unlabeled general use spray bottle on floor next to bar handwash sink. Per PIC, spray bottle filled with table cleaning solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC Labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed back door in disrepair/not fully sealed, missing tiles in back of establishment, hole in bathroom drywall, and hole in drywall of back hallway. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair facilities prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Jun 3, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip usage and pest control measures.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision at bathroom handwash sink. 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. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 accumulation of orange organic matter along ceiling of ice compartment of ice machine. Per PIC, ice machine is cleaned every eight days. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Instructed PIC to clean ice machine often enough to prevent organic matter growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 drip leak from ceiling inside two-door cooler next to ice machine. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing ceiling tiles above kitchen. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair/replace ceiling tiles prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food Separated and Protected (i.e. - raw, shelled eggs; foods stored in equipment in close proximity to patrons)--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - bar); --Beverage coolers housing TCS foods
Inspector's notes
Ceiling and adjacent vent surfaces in kitchen area has build-up residues.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed large portable burner for cooking and propane tank in the establishment being stored and not in use. Only approved, properly constructed, food equipment is to be in operation. Use only approved food equipment for food production and/or serving. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures including:-Storage and separation of products.- Handwashing accommodations.
Apr 23, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking policy with establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sofia Morales
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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 eggs being stored over raw vegetables in the refrigeration unit to the left of the main kitchen. Also observed raw beef being stored over raw sliced potatoes. Informed employee that raw foods should be stored underneath RTE food. Eggs and raw meat must be stored underneath raw vegetables and RTE foods. Employee replaced the food and stored it in the correct order to prevent contamination from the environment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 18, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-food prep cooler)--Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods ((i.e.-menu)--Proper food equipment (i.e.-beverage cooler stocked with TCS foods)--Food separated & protected (i.e.-food equipment in proximity to consumers) Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process (English and Spanish)--Consumer Advisory Guidance--Facility in preparation to adding additional restroom to facility (i.e.- women's restroom to far west side of facility). Prior to installation, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for information on applying for remodel permit.https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Guillermina H.
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Rear egress door has considerable gap at bottom of door. Make openings inaccessible to pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Tiles missing and/or damaged in food preparation area/storage areas. Repair ceiling so that surfaces are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Bar floor tiles have surface in disrepair. Repair damaged floor tiles so that surface is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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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 →