Gibson's Smokehouse
B°35th Ave, Phoenix 85029
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-19-0837
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed cole slaw tub in fridge at 45°F and small cole slaw container on service assembly counter at 57°F. Per PIC, large cole slaw tub had been removed from fridge to portion out into plastic container just before inspection and food items had been on the unit since about 3pm. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. PIC moved items to ice baths for rapidly cooling to satisfy requirements and was also educated about option to use Time as a Control for future events. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed large sections of screening in barbeque pit area either missing or torn. Also observed larger openings than allowed on type III mobile service window and several flies upon entering the unit. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents with closed, tight-fitting windows or screens. PIC is to replace or restore screens to proper working condition and add screen insert for top half of service opening(s) prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Sep 4, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cole slaw tub in fridge at 45°F and small cole slaw container on service assembly counter at 57°F. Per PIC, large cole slaw tub had been removed from fridge to portion out into plastic container just before inspection and food items had been on the unit since about 3pm. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. PIC moved items to ice baths for rapidly cooling to satisfy requirements and was also educated about option to use Time as a Control for future events. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no ambient air thermometer for only fridge on unit. The facility must have a thermometer to check air and water temperatures to confirm that refrigeration is working properly. PIC must provide an ambient air thermometer for fridge prior to re-inspection by 9/15/26 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 9/15/26.
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4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector's notes
Observed large sections of screening in barbeque pit area either missing or torn. Also observed larger openings than allowed on type III mobile service window and several flies upon entering the unit. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents with closed, tight-fitting windows or screens. PIC is to replace or restore screens to proper working condition and add screen insert for top half of service opening(s) prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
May 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. 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
Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°
renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot hold baked potatoes at 131*F. Hot hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Potatoes were Embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to use metal stem thermometer to verify hot food temperatures. 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.
Jul 4, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
Inspector's notes
Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.
Mar 22, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mobile unit's designated Certified Food Safety Manager was not present during inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Mobile unit was observed to have 2 unscreened service windows larger than the allowed 18" x 18" maximum area for a Type 3 Mobile unit. The Patio that housed the smoker was also unscreened and open air, allowing flies to enter through the main door as well as the windows. All openings for the unit must be of proper size , and all food prep areas should be protected from exterior contaminants such as weather, animals, and dust. Informed operator that the unit was not up to code and was given owner's contact information in order to coordinate corrections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6a, 10j, 11i - Annual, Temporary, Seasonal Food Establishments - Booth construction shall include a ceiling and three walls (two sides and rear). Walls and ceilings shall be made of wood, canvass or other material that protects the interior of the establishment from the weather and that prevents the entrance of insects. Screening material may be used for wall construction and shall be at least 16 mesh to the inch. When screening material is used, additional wall covering must be maintained on-site in case of inclement weather.
2024
Oct 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspected at Foodstock event.Award: A,Signer: Dan Oleen
Mar 24, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected at SPE-24-0269, Verrado Founders Day Picnic.Emailed report to the operator.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Day O.
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed several flies in the unit, while serving windows opened and missing screens. Discussed maintaining premise free of insects. Per operator they have forgotten to place they screens back after cleaning the unit. Operator was asked to install the screens and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →