Cheers Tavern

5915 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Cheers Tavern appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Cheers Tavern trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Duct tape used to hold soda gun and line together. Instructed person in charge to remove tape as is a physical contamination hazard

3-307.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Floors and wall around kitchen fryer have heavy accumulation of grease. Instructed person in charge to clean area. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Cove base by kitchen fryer has melted and exposed opening from cove base into wall. Instructed person in charge to repair area

6-501.12

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the three-compartment sink measuring at 25 PPM of chlorine. Alerted staff who re-dosed the sanitizer to the proper concentration at time of inspection. Re-educated on proper chlorine sanitizer levels (50-100 PPM). Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed a small leak from the large standing refrigerator. Staff stated a work order was already in for the equipment. All food was covered and protected from the leak at time of inspection. 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

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black and tan grease built up underneath the three-compartment sink and beside and behind the cook line. Grease was built up on the walls and had seeped between the wall and cove base. Staff to thoroughly clean and reattach the cove base securely to the walls. Staff stated the hood was scheduled to be cleaned by their third-party vendor this weekend. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheers Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheers Tavern on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheers Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheers Tavern.

How does Cheers Tavern compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Cheers Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Cheers Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheers Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheers Tavern 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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