The Rib Cage BBQ LLC
A°4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-23-0183
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Virtual Facilities InspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Reduced Months of Operation
2024
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Alvin S.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Approved to renew.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alvin Shepard
2023
Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to owner, has not been operating , less then 2 months, Months reduced
Dec 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Hello,I am getting in touch with you as you are required to have 1 more inspection before the end of this year.Please contact me no later than tomorrow at 5 PM so we can discuss your operating permit.Failure to contact me may result in permit closure.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Southwest Leadership AcademyA°4301 W Fillmore St · 560 m away
- 100Circle KA301 N 43rd Ave · 570 m away
- 100Cantina 43A4228 W Van Buren St · 590 m away
- 91NY SlicersA°835 N 43rd Ave · 900 m away
- 95AM/PMA935 N 43rd Ave · 1.0 km away
- 99US FoodsA°4650 W Buckeye Rd · 1.4 km away
- 100SodexoMagic at BMS PhoenixA°620 N 51st Ave · 1.3 km away
- 95Filiberto's Mexican FoodA1075 N 51st Ave · 1.4 km away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →