The Original Arcadia Tavern

3950 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Original Arcadia Tavern has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which The Original Arcadia Tavern's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods being dated: cooked chicken wings (2/20), tomato soup (2/19), Mozzarella Cheese (2/19), and grilled chicken (2/20). 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP salmon thawing in the walk in cooler but still in the Reduce Oxygen packaging (ROP). All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Sep 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep-style refrigerator holding out-of-temperature TCS foods with ambient air temperature of 52F as measured with min-max thermometer. 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

4-301.11

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee at the make/cook line handle, cut, and plate a club sandwich with bare hands during inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. See embargo form

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed open container of ready-to-eat limes stored below containers of raw beef. 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. Visible evidence of existing cross-contamination was not observed. PIC elected to voluntarily discard limes. See embargo form

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Only hand washing sink at in-use bar area was blocked by waste receptacle. Please ensure all hand washing sinks are accessible for employee use at all times. Person in charge (PIC) moved receptacle to correct during inspection

5-205.11

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Arcadia Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Arcadia Tavern on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Original Arcadia Tavern compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Original Arcadia Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Original Arcadia Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Arcadia 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 Original Arcadia 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.

How often is The Original Arcadia Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Arcadia Tavern is inspected around five times per year on average.

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