Connollys

2605 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Connollys has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Connollys is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomato sauce with a prep date of 6/21 in the walk-in fridge and flan with a 6/22 prep date and butter cakes with a house made cream cheese frosting with a 6/23 discard date in the stand up cooler by the server station. Inspection date was 7/1. 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). PIC discarded the TCS items past 7 days

3-501.18

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three cans of insecticide stored in the chemical storage area and one can of insecticide stored on the floor of the bar. 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

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cookline, in the employee restroom, or at one of the handwashing sinks in the bar area. 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

6-301.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several packages of raw ROP tuna thawed in the cooler drawer below the grill top. Instructed employees to remove from packaging, and properly store in refrigeration. Proper thawing was reviewed. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water

3-501.13

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored between use, hanging from handles of food equipment or on surfaces of non-food equipment with food debris

3-304.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP fish in thawed state sealed in package bearing label instructions to remove fish from ROP package when thawed. Discussed not keeping REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (ROP) fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. The person in charge removed fish from ROP packaging at the time of inspection

3-501.13

Jul 31, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw sausage in prep cooler with a date marking from over 7 days prior (07/12). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in refrigerator at 50 degrees F. All found was moved to separate working units. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Connollys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Connollys on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Connollys?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Connollys.

How does Connollys compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Connollys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Connollys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Connollys have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Connollys 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 Connollys inspected?

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

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