Tarbell's

3213 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tarbell's, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Tarbell's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a cold holding unit necessary for the operation being used to store raw proteins such as fish and beef having an ambient temperature of 55*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Please do not use this unit until working properly. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days

4-301.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed the cold holding unit in front of the wood fired oven not having a light available for the bottom portion of the unit, making it difficult to see the food being stored in the unit. Adequate lighting should be available in any area where food is present

6-303.11

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

4-301.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

6-303.11

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple sanitizer buckets at active food prep spaces with quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer concentration at

3-304.14

Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Door to employee toilet room was propped open at time of inspection. Except for maintenance or cleaning, toilet rooms doors must remain closed. PIC closed door

6-501.19

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shallow (

3-501.15(B)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bolognese sauce with cooked meat and cooked spaghetti noodles cooling at 47-49 degrees Fahrenheit in deep pans (>6" deep) in refrigerated drawer at cook line. Also observed a covered deep (>6" deep) cambro-style container of sliced tomatoes prepped at ambient temperature cooling at 60F in lower compartment of prep-style 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. Per person in charge (PIC), bolognese and pasta were cooked less than 4 hours prior to inspection and tomatoes were prepped less than 1 hour prior to inspection, within the parameters for proper cooling times and temperatures. PIC moved items to shallower containers and placed items in walk-in refrigerator to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures

3-501.15(A)

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

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher in bar area was measured at 0ppm during inspection. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solution concentrations are maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) moved recently-cleaned glassware to primary ware-washing area in back of house (BOH) to be re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized and instructed staff to wash glassware at the main dish area in BOH until repairs were completed

4-501.114(A-E)

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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 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tarbell's?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tarbell's.

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

Tarbell's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower 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 two violations 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 four times per year on average.

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