Humble Bistro

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222 E Jefferson St, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503871

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Reviewed cold holding methods and logs as well as in-use utensil storage.

Aug 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooler maintenance frequency.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked peppers, cooked mushrooms, cooked eggs, cheese, ham, and cooked onions in prep coolers at both ends of kitchen measured at 49-51F. PIC reported all items stocked less than 3 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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 prep cooler next to fryer in use for TCS foods measured 50F at coldest. PIC reported service scheduled for cooler. PIC will discontinue use of cooler until serviced. 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. 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.

Mar 31, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed methods for ice use in salad cooler until equipment serviced.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. A 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large plastic container of alfredo sauce in walk in cooler with lid secured. PIC reports this is still cooling. Alfredo sauce cooling was uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Alfredo sauce being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottle of wine being stored in contact with ice in well at end of bar as well as scooping ice from same well for beverages. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Person in charge (PIC) removed bottles from ice wells, burned the ice, sanitized the well, and refilled the ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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.

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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 →