Bambino's Sports Grill

3860 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bambino's Sports Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Glendale restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed sandwich prep cooler on site with an internal ambient temperature of 46-47*F using max/min thermometer, Cold hold equipment must be able to maintain food at 41*F or lower. Owner contacted repair company for repair. Temperature control for safety foods were moved to walk in cooler and small prep cooler in kitchen. Items frequently used were placed in ice bath to keep at 41*F

4-301.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in water with 0 ppm sanitizer

3-304.14

Aug 6, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in at 45.6*F per inspectors ambient air thermometer with TCS food items inside the unit at 44*F-48*F. 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

4-301.11

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink coming off the wall and sealing separated from the wall by the cookline and server station. Fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment

4-402.11

May 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of raw ground beef and open container of raw beef patties stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Owner rearranged to proper location at time of inspection, and proper food storage was reviewed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination

3-302.11(A1-2)

Copper, Use Limitation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several copper lined mugs mixed with aluminum lined copper mugs in bar cabinet. Per owner, copper lined mugs are no longer used due to fading - mugs were discarded at time of inspection. Reviewed copper use at time of inspection - copper cannot be used in contact with carbonated beverages, or food/drink with a pH below 6 (wine, vinegar, etc.)

4-101.14

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bambino's Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bambino's Sports Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bambino's Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bambino's Sports Grill.

How does Bambino's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Bambino's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Bambino's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bambino's Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bambino's Sports Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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