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Barrio Brewing Co

B°

5803 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405132

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

88
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 24, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Aug 26, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with clean gloves, touching equipment and items on the ground, then proceeding to touch ready to eat foods containers without washing their hands. Talked to manager about handwashing and will train staff. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large gap at the front door. Talked to staff and said new equipment is in, but not installed yet. Ensure that large gaps at outer doors are sealed/covered. Large gaps also present at the back door, and propped open during the inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.2nd consecutive violation.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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

Inspector's notes

Observed fridges doors broken, and the same fridge has some doors that close and others that do not close and stay open. Observed walkin door doesn't self close. Observed make fridge tops do not stay open and the facility is needing bungee cords for them to stay open. Talked to staff about corrections and policy. Ensure that all equipment is working according to manufacturer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 29, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about hood system, lighting requirements, and cleaning schedule.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed facility with the back door into the kitchen propped open, observed large gap in the front door of the establishment. Talked to manager, and closed the back door. Ensure that all outer doors are self closing and tight fitting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2025

Nov 24, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about door hinges, knife storage, and test strip types.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at the hand sink closest to the grills. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. 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.

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hood lighting, toxic storage, employee eating/drinking, and storage options in the walkin.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee going from raw beef with gloves, to removing gloves and donning new gloves without washing hands. Observed employee going from dirty to clean dishes at the dishwashing area without washing their hands. Talked to staff about handwashing policy, and had employees immediately wash their hands. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Gave staff a when to wash handout. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several pounds of ice stored inside the hand sink at the bar area. Manager removed the ice. Ensure that hand sink is only used for handwashing, and dump sink is used to dump ice and other items. 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.

Apr 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about growler refilling, employee food/gum policy, door hinges and cold holding techniques for fridges. Sent information on a dog friendly patio.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee going from dirty dishes at the dishpit, to putting away clean dishes without washing their hands. Manager talked to staffa bout handwashing. Ensure that employee are washing hands going from dirty to clean tasks in the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 several cleaning spray bottles without a label. Mangaer removed the containers, or labeled the products. Ensure that all cleaning products are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

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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 →