Backside Kitchen

1501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Backside Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2025. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Backside Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon bits in Walk-in fridge, also observed bagged steak that was still in process of freezing containing raw liquid over frozen churros and green salsas. Items moved at time of inspections. Please store raw foods below ready to eat foods
3-302.11(A1-2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backside Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backside Kitchen on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Backside Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Backside Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Backside Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backside Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backside Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.