Tap That Downtown

909 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Tap That Downtown has six inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Tap That Downtown scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions in the back kitchen area. 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. Person in charge provided paper towels

6-301.12

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed standing water on flooring in prep service area between dining area and kitchen. Observed standing water below shelfing in walk-in unit. PIC could not identify source of standing water. No leakage from plumbing observed at time of inspection. Floor sinks also observed functioning with no sewage backing up. Regularly mop flooring to ensure it is free of standing water

6-501.12

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple tcs food items throughout the establishment expired after 7 days open. Cooked beef inside main walk in from 1/21; today is 1/30; expired on 1/26; also observed two door upright refrigerator by back door with open container of Mozzarella Cheese from 1/20; expired on 1/26; today is 1/30; also observed open Marinara sauce from 1/4; expired on 1/10; today is 1/30; also container cooked cut beef from 1/21 expired on 1/27; today is 1/30. Notified employee; employee discarded all expired foods. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =========A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF

3-501.18

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using Quat ammonia at three compartment sink. At time of inspection Quat test strips are water damaged with black organic matter on all sides of test strips. Notified employee. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will order new test strips. =======Proper test kit is not present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager is present. During open hours of operation a Manager with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate is needed

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black organic matter and grease on back of main flat top unit and sides of fryers and flat top. Establishment was educated previously on areas to clean on previous inspection. ======Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed three out of four missing light bulbs inside main hood system. Please ensure all light bulbs are shatter proof or shatter proof protected. ====At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor

6-303.11

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Jul 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta in one of the prep coolers having a date marking of 7/1. 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)

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at the 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 Tap That Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tap That Downtown on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tap That Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tap That Downtown.

How does Tap That Downtown compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tap That Downtown most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tap That Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tap That Downtown have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tap That Downtown 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 Tap That Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tap That Downtown is inspected around four times per year on average.

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