Tarbell's

3213 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

American

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Tarbell's stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Tarbell's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of live mussels in walk-in refrigerator for which person in charge (PIC) could not locate current shellstock tags. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Per PIC, an employee may have discarded the tags after prepping the container. Shellstock without shellstock tags was discarded by PIC at time of inspection - see embargo form

3-203.12

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ready-to-eat limes and oranges in walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Visible existing contamination was not observed

3-302.11(A1-2)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed significant buildup on exterior surface of ice machine in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Door to staff restroom that opens into main kitchen was propped open during inspection. Toilet rooms that open directly into the establishment shall be enclosed and equipped with a self-closing, tight-fitting door. PIC closed door

6-202.14

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken stock cooling down in tightly-covered deli containers in walk-in refrigerator. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Person in charge (PIC) removed lids to correct. Chicken stock was within parameters for proper cooling times and temperatures

3-501.15(B)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarbell's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tarbell's on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Tarbell's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tarbell's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tarbell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tarbell's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tarbell's 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 Tarbell's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tarbell's is inspected around five times per year on average.

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