Sabertooth Astrobar

509 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Sabertooth Astrobar has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Shellstock, maintaining identification” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Sabertooth Astrobar on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed the following reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) products frozen in the freezer: Foie Gras Duck, Chicken Confort, Raw Lamb, Chicken Bones. Informed the owner to ensure that an approved variance for ROP from MCESD is obtained or that items in an ROP are maintained for no longer than 48 hours. Items were removed from the ROP packaging and placed under refrigeration to thaw, by the person in charge at the time of inspection. Please ensure to have approval from MCESD prior to conducting a process that requires a variance, such as Reduced Oxygen Packaging, longer than 48 hours
3-502.11
90
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple skagit shellfish tags from April 2024 & May 2025 without the last date of sale present on the tags. Per the person in charge the tags will be marked with the last date of sale. Shell stock tags must be kept with shell stock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
3-203.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite 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)
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed multiple skagit shellfish tags from December 2024 & January 2025 without the last date of sale present on the tags. Per the person in charge the tags will be marked with the last date of sale. Please ensure to mark the last date of sale when the shellstock from container is sold or served
3-203.12
90
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabertooth Astrobar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabertooth Astrobar on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabertooth Astrobar?

Across the inspection record, “shellstock, maintaining identification” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabertooth Astrobar.

How does Sabertooth Astrobar compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sabertooth Astrobar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sabertooth Astrobar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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