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Gertrude's by Tarbell's

B°

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503390

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

59
Poor

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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An inspection on Jun 9, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Dec 6, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

1000602026Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 9, 2026 — Routine — score 33 (4 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 19, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Sep 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed mole from 9/8, mushroom sauce from 9/5, chipotle sauce from 9/2, and pickled shallots from 9/9 located in the walk-in cooler. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd repeat.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon in reduced oxygen packaging which states to remove the fish prior to thawing. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jun 19, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The establishment has ordered a new unit, which has been delivered and waiting to be installed, and has removed the old unit completely.

Jun 9, 2026Routine4 priority1 foundation2 coreD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed in use utensil storage.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

PICs unable to provide certifications. 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the bar dish machine actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the glasses are properly sanitized. The machine was primed multiple times and didn't test. The machine was placed out of order, and the back of house dish machine will be used in the meantime. Please have the machine serviced by a professional technician. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed beans in hot holding on the cook line with a temperature of 107*F. Per PIC the beans had been placed into hot holding 15 minutes prior and the water replaced in the hot well. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed risotto, romesco sauce, alfredo sauce, spinach sauce, and cooked mushrooms with temperatures of 46-47*F located in the top of the second cold holding unit next to the hot well. Per PIC the food had been in the unit since 5-7am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Ambient air temperature of the top of the unit was 44.9*F taken with a min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Repeat Violation.

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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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed white beans in the walk-in cooler with a date-mark of 5/17 and Romesco sauce from 5/30. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 44.9*F in the 2nd cold holding unit on the cook line using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In person reinspection is scheduled for Friday, June 19th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd Consecutive Repeat. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Addl Notes: Observed chicken cooling on a speed rack next to the oven in the prep area with temperatures of 68-70*F. Per PIC, the chicken had been there for two hours. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC placed the chicken into the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the freezer on the cook line and the freezer in the prep area with ice build-up on the compressors. 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

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Please reattach all detached cove base, as needed. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Continued from OC.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked risotto, cut tomatoes, and pickled onions with temperatures between 47-50*F in the 2nd cold holding unit on the cook line in front of the grill. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Ambient air temperature taken of the unit with a min/max thermometer was 45*F. Per PIC the food had been placed into the unit the night before. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 45*F in the 2nd cold holding unit in front of the grill on the cook line, using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. The PIC will utilize the other units on the line and the walk-in cooler in the meantime. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Replace all rusted and corroded floor sink grates, as needed, to ensure they're easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Continued from OC.

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5-202.11 (B) - Core: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; Easily Cleanable

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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 →