Copper Blues Live

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Copper Blues Live appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky handwashing sink nozzle located back of house. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated a work order will be put in for these leaks
5-205.15(B)
95
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher after several attempts does not sanitize chlorine sanitizer. Manager replaced the empty bucket of sanitizer and corrected the violation at the time of inspection
4-501.114(F1-2)
86
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Queso cheese mixed with whipped cream and half and half the day before with a date label of 4/24/25 has an internal temperature of 50 degrees F in walk in cooler. Food is cooling in a deep bucket about 20 inchess. For rapid cooling use containers with 4 inches height or if cooling in deep buckets use ice stick stir and when reach to 41 Degrees cover it. Food item was discarded. Corrected at the time of inspection
3-501.14
86
Mar 22, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken cooked and shredded on 10/19/24 with an expiration date of 10/25/24 stored in walk in cooler. Person in charge discarded the food
3-501.18
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copper Blues Live last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copper Blues Live on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Copper Blues Live compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Copper Blues Live most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Copper Blues Live's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Copper Blues Live 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 Copper Blues Live inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Copper Blues Live is inspected around five times per year on average.