The Other Q Bar & Grill

20818 North 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Other Q Bar & Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. The Other Q Bar & Grill was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink blocked by two 5 gallon buckets. One inside basin of sink and one in front

5-205.11

Nov 14, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floors under bar line are worn down to the aggregate. Pooling water in same such areas. Pooling water under ice cooler/system boxes has turned pink. Instructed person in charge to clean area, repair/replace flooring in area and to seal non-consumable ice boxes so as to prevent leaking

6-501.11

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: 12+ small fruit flies around bar soda boxes and under sink/table surfaces along bar. Instructed person in charge to have licesed pest control out within 10 days and to email invoice stating as such

6-501.111(C)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 21, 2025

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: Observed Chlorine concentration over 100PPM at bar three comp sink and wiping cloth bucket. At time of inspection PIC diluted and brought down to proper 50-100pm

4-501.114(A-E)

May 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen hand sinks blocked by trash can and mop bucket at time of inspection. Items moved. Please ensure hand sinks are supplied and accessible

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: None onsite at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

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

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Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee medicines (Bottle of Tums tablets, pepto bismol tablets, iuboprofen, aleve) being stored on shelf above food prep

7-207.11(B)

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray nozzle connected to end of hose at mop sink faucet without testable backflow prevention device. PIC removed hose and nozzle from mop sink

5-203.14

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at hand washing sink near prep area and no paper towels available in outside bar. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no PIC onsite with Certified Manager Certificate

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter inside ice machine, and scooper being stored above ice machine on dust and debris surface in prep area and outside bar

4-602.11(E)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed 5 gallon ice bucket on floor in outside bar area near ice machine

3-304.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Other Q Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Other Q Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Other Q Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Other Q Bar & Grill.

How does The Other Q Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Other Q Bar & Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Other Q Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Other Q Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Other Q Bar & Grill 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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