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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.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Oct 18, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 16, 2026 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)88
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 16, 2026Routine2 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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 →