Carousel Arcade Bar
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Carousel Arcade Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.
Carousel Arcade Bar's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large, clear plastic bin filled with cooked and bagged chicken wings inside of the walk-in cooler with a date mark of 11/23. Based on the date marking parameters, the chicken wings should have been discarded by the end of the day on 11/29. The chicken wings were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). 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)
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cartons of raw liquid eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat fruits such as strawberries and pineapple inside of the walk-in cooler. Person in charge relocated the cartons of raw eggs according to their final cooking temperature. 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)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed thick, black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Person in charge will remove the ice and thoroughly clean out the inside of the ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
70
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Person in charge is actively working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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 cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a large collection of grease and other food debris/residues all around the floor under the fryers and on the walls as well. Also observed some general clutter and other debris throughout the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to clean on a more frequent basis. 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
90
Sep 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a rack of dishes that were stored as clean according to the person in charge. Upon separating some of the metal pans, it was observed that a couple of the pans still had some type of greasy food residue on the inside of the pans. The pans were returned to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large bucket of cooked chicken wings in a prep top unit on the bottom shelf without a date mark on the container. According to the kitchen staff, the wings had been cooked on 08/25/2025. Employee added a date mark to the container of wings. 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)
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer testing strips available for the chlorine-sanitizing dishwasher in the kitchen or the chlorine-sanitizing dish washer at the bar. Inspector used personal test strips to verify that sanitizers were at the appropriate concentration and test strips indicated that the sanitizers were within the correct range of 50-100 parts per million for the chlorine sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than September 4th, 2025
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a large collection of grease and other food debris/residues all around the floor under the fryers and on the walls as well. Also observed some general clutter and other debris throughout the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to clean on a more frequent basis. 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: Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Person in charge is actively working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
67
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carousel Arcade Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carousel Arcade Bar on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carousel Arcade Bar?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carousel Arcade Bar.
How does Carousel Arcade Bar compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
Carousel Arcade Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.
Has Carousel Arcade Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carousel Arcade Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carousel Arcade Bar 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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