Brick and Barley
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Brick and Barley appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Brick and Barley on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a red sanitizer bucket with quaternary ammonium sanitizer and wiping cloths next to the dipping sauces on the shelf under prep table. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Sanitizer bucket was relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw chicken breasts being stored over a cardboard box of lettuce heads. 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. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the drainpipe in a cabinet underneath the back of the bar leaking water into a black bussing bin. PIC informed that the owner put in a repair order for the pipe to be fixed. Discussed preventing wastewater storage with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of cheese sauce, pico de gallo, hard boiled eggs, cooked chicken wings, and corn salsa without date marks. PIC stated that these products were cooked a day prior, and one was cooked two days prior. Informed PIC that any prepared food products must be date marked if they are being kept over 24 hours. PIC datemarked these food products at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. PIC stated that they are a CPFM but were unable to product the certificate at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket that had a concentration of 0ppm quat sanitizer. Informed PIC that the cloths need to be stored in a sanitizer bucket with an approved concentration. PIC informed that the buckets are filled from the pump at the three-compartment sink. Upon refilling the buckets, the pump is outputting 0ppm of quat. Informed PIC that the pump is not functioning properly, and the sanitizer will need to be hand dosed until the pump is fixed. PIC agreed to hand dose the quat until the pump is dispensing an approved concentration. The wiping cloths were stored in an approved sanitizer concentration at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
82
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a crate of whole tomatoes in the walk-in refrigerator with seven tomatoes growing white and green organic matter fuzz and slime. Informed PIC that the tomatoes are adulterated and need to be thrown away. PIC discarded adulterated tomatoes and those that were in contact with the adulterated tomatoes. Reviewed the establishment's delivery procedures with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of Hot Shot Insect Killer on the rack where chemicals are stored in the establishment. Informed PIC that pest control chemicals are not allowed to be stored onsite. PIC removed the can from the premises at time of inspection. Informed PIC that if they need pest control services, it needs to be applied by a certified pest control specialist. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of debris underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Observed food debris and a red/brown puddle of blood on the floor of the walk in. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, debris, and organic matter. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person who has a Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be available on site during all hours of operation. PIC stated they are a CFPM but their certificate expired and was not available for viewing at time of inspection. PIC stated that they and the head cook both took the exam recently and are waiting for the results. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brick and Barley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brick and Barley on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brick and Barley?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brick and Barley.
How does Brick and Barley compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Brick and Barley most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Brick and Barley's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brick and Barley have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brick and Barley means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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