Barba Roja

2050 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Barba Roja six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at bar handwash sink and kitchen handwash sink. Per person in charge (PIC), establishment ran out of soap night prior to inspection. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sinks at time of inspection

6-301.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled general use spray bottle on floor next to bar handwash sink. Per PIC, spray bottle filled with table cleaning solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC Labeled bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed back door in disrepair/not fully sealed, missing tiles in back of establishment, hole in bathroom drywall, and hole in drywall of back hallway. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair facilities prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at bathroom handwash sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing ceiling tiles above kitchen. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair/replace ceiling tiles prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of orange organic matter along ceiling of ice compartment of ice machine. Per PIC, ice machine is cleaned every eight days. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Instructed PIC to clean ice machine often enough to prevent organic matter growth

4-602.11(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed drip leak from ceiling inside two-door cooler next to ice machine. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Ceiling and adjacent vent surfaces in kitchen area has build-up residues

6-501.12

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barba Roja last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barba Roja on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barba Roja?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barba Roja.

How does Barba Roja compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Barba Roja most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Barba Roja's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barba Roja have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barba Roja means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Barba Roja inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barba Roja is inspected around four times per year on average.

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