The Ice House Tavern

3855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Ice House Tavern four times, with records going back to 2024. On Dec 2, 2025, 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.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at establishment 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)

Mar 28, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at establishment at time of inspection. Suggested to staff about having an additional certified manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to use chlorine for bar dishwasher and quat for three comp sink in kitchen. No test strips were available at establishment at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy pink organic matter buildup on ice machine deflector and observed soda gun nozzles in bar area with brown organic matter buildup. Discussed with person in charge that soda nozzles and ice machine should be cleaned more frequently to prevent buildup of organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ice House Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ice House Tavern on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ice House Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Ice House Tavern.

How does The Ice House Tavern compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Ice House Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Ice House Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ice House Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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