Brigett's Last Laugh

17222 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Brigett's Last Laugh has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Brigett's Last Laugh on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee hold cucumber with barehand and begin to cut cucumber. Per food employee, cucumber was to be prepared as ready-to-eat (RTE) side dish. Food employees shall not contact exposed RTE foods with bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Bare hand contact is not approved with RTE food items. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with RTE foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). RTE cucumber contacted by bare hand was discarded by food employee at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sink available for the bar area. Per PIC, bar employees use the handwashing sink in the bathroom. At least one handwashing sink is necessary for convenient use by employees in bar area. Talked with PIC about using existing drop sink as a handwashing sink and using a bucket for drink disposal. PIC used bucket and cleared out sink for use

5-203.11

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Observed tube of raw ground beef thawing in 3 compartment sink under still room temperature water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Spoke to employee thawing the meat about using running water or refrigeration to thaw

3-501.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager available on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive violation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork chorizo over cut carrots and sauerkraut in reach in cooler and raw shelled eggs on top of container of cole slaw. No sings of leakage, person in charge moved all rawn animal proteins to bottom. 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. Corrected at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Toxic retail products not separated from food items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: I observed ibuprofen stored above the blender and paint buckets/glass cleaner stored above the coffee creamer, stirrers, and coffee lids in back area. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

7-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as dump sink. PIC cleaned out sink and will use bucket. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrected at time of inspection

5-205.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris and grease in cookline are in between cooking equipment and on walls underneath of microwave. 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brigett's Last Laugh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brigett's Last Laugh on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brigett's Last Laugh?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brigett's Last Laugh.

How does Brigett's Last Laugh compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Brigett's Last Laugh most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Brigett's Last Laugh's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brigett's Last Laugh have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brigett's Last Laugh inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brigett's Last Laugh is inspected around three times per year on average.

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