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Barrio Brewing Company

B°

702 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91279

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 4, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 4, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed large stainless pan holding raw marinated chicken sitting out on cooktop counter 48-84*F. Observed cookline open top fridge items over filled 51-62*f sliced ham, cut lettuce, and shredded cheese. All items out of temperature less than 4 hours. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

Jan 26, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed front kitchen hand sink blocked by chair and various cleaning utensils inside sink basin. Items moved. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 21, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket with 50 ppm of quat sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Feb 11, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed tan organic matter growing on ramp of drink ice bin in kitchen. Ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed importance of proper cleaning with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed in-use Bar dishwasher that employees tested using quat test strips. The strips showed 0ppm quat concentration after wash. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. PIC called EcoLab to repair warewashing equipment in the bar. PIC will use kitchen dishwasher to clean bar dishes until repair is complete. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

2024

Nov 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure butter is either refrigerated after 2 hours at temperatures above 41F or discarded if held above 41F for 4 hours.

Feb 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0__ Priority, __1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: Not Participating,Signer: ASA STUNNARD

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Cut lettuce and cubed ham in reach in across from grill area temped at 48F to 56F with thermocouple for less than 4 hours per employee. Employee moved items to walk in cooler. Discussed importance of maintaining all TCS foods at 41F to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 11, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction inspection conducted with Ana, . Construction completed and approved.Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to AnaAddress the following items prior to the next inspection:1. Flash sides on the beer coolers and sides of the service station counters by the handwash station2. Provide splash guard on the handwash station in the back food prep area by the officeThis establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. Tocomplete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submitpayment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department?s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to thisinspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be madevia phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2.Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which apermit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can bemade on-line via select ?Pay a Fee??at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, theannual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money ordersare accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printedinvoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of thepermit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Aan . At the time of this inspection, this project was about 80% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to AnaFacility approved to stock and trainAddress the following items;1. Provide splash guards on the handwash stations2. All equipment to be installed at time of final inspection3. No copper downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer (including ASSE 1022 at the soda carbonateur)4. All drainage lines to be ridged with 1 inch air gap to the floor sink flood lip. Support drainage lines with metal bands, uni-structs or long term means5. Provide drainage lines for the dish rack units. 6. Flooring to be flush, smooth, and sealed. 7. Walls to be smooth with no cracks, crevices or open penetrations -- seal, including under equipment on bar and service line, 8. Seal crevices in the hood, walk in cooler, soda chutes, between coolers9. Wrap beverage lines in the walk in cooler with easy cleanable surface, currently tape10. Seal tile area in the dishwasher area, missing grout11. Provide cove base throughout bar and in the kitchenPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

2023

Dec 19, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Derek . At the time of this inspection, this project was about 50% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to DerekAddress the following items;1. Ensure handwash station installed on the cook line2. All equipment to be installed at time of final inspection3. All testable backflow to be at 12 inches at lowest height and 5 feet for maximum height. Test certificates required at time of final inspection4. No copper downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer5. Provide ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the tea dispenser and coffee maker6. All drainage lines to be ridged with 1 inch air gap to the floor sink flood lip. Support drainage lines with metal bands, uni-structs or long term means7. Flooring to be flush and smooth8. Walls to be smooth with no cracks, crevices or open penetrations -- seal9. No unsealed wood under countertops,10. Hood to have metal flashing to the floor and metal OR quarry tile cove base 11. Lighting requirements:a. Minimum 50-foot candles for food preparation and cooking areas, and where safety is a factor.b. Minimum 20-foot candles for buffets, salad bars, toilet rooms, hand washing,ware washing, equipment, and utensil storage areas. This includes inside equipment such as reach-in and under counter refrigeration units.c. Minimum 10-foot candles for dry food storage areas and walk-in refrigerationunits.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →