Honey Bears Bar B Q

5012 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Honey Bears Bar B Q six times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the sink in the back outdoor cooking area is turned off, according to the PICs it could be due to a leak. The hand sink needs to be on and available at all times. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler a tray of roasted chicken and and a tray of beef ribs that were held overnight without date markings. 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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Bears Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Bears Bar B Q on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Honey Bears Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Honey Bears Bar B Q most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Honey Bears Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honey Bears Bar B Q have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey Bears Bar B Q 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 Honey Bears Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Honey Bears Bar B Q is inspected around four times per year on average.