Palabra Collective

909 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Palabra Collective, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed importance of having chlorine test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Correct/obtain prior to re-inspection on 09/18/25
4-302.13
90
May 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision present at handwashing sink located in kitchen prep area. Food employee provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
6-301.12
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pitchers of cold brew coffee (10/05) and sandia made with watermelons (10/08) with datemarking past 7 days in reach-in unit located at coffee bar. Observed containers of cajeta made with goat milk and butter (10/08), and sandia (10/08) with datemarking past 7 days in standing reach-in unit located in kitchen prep area. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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). Also reviewed datemarking requirements for dairy products used at coffee bar
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision present at handwashing sink located in kitchen prep area. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palabra Collective last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palabra Collective on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palabra Collective?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palabra Collective.

How does Palabra Collective compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Palabra Collective most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Palabra Collective's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palabra Collective have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palabra Collective means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.