Tailgate Bar & Grill

930 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tailgate Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC)
4-602.11(E)
95
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed floor drain under 3-compartment sink with standing gray water at time of inspection. Observed gray water draining very slowly through the floor drain at time of inspection. Observed 3-compartment sink drainage pipe in disrepair, and patched with a pool noodle which is going directly into the floor drain of the floor drain. Replace pool noodle with a pvc and allow for a 1" air gap between the flood rim of the floor drain and the drain pipe prior to re-inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC)
4-602.11(E)
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tailgate Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tailgate Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tailgate Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tailgate Bar & Grill.

How does Tailgate Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Tailgate Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Tailgate Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tailgate Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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