The Tipsy

6770 W Deer Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Tipsy stretching back to 2024. The Tipsy was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp, cooked meatballs, queso cheese sauce, imitation crab mix, marinara sauce without date marking in the walk-in cooler. 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). Per PIC, all RTE/TCS foods were prepared within the past 7 days and were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep table at 52.8*F at the time of inspection per inspectors min/ max thermometer with TCS foods holding between 44*F-52*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

4-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures for vomit and diarrhea at the time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. PIC printed out Maricopa County written procedures at the time of inspection

2-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sink signage at any of the four handwashing sinks located by the prep table, behind the bar, and in either of the restrooms used by food employees. A sign that notifies employees to wash their hands must be available at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd. Correct by the next routine inspection

6-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed the person in charge was not a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Consecutive repeat: 2nd. Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS food items not date marked; american cheese, goat cheese, cooked shrimp, cooked bacon, salsa, cheese sauce, breaded cooked chicken, crab cakes, heavy cream. Person in Charge (PIC) stated they were prepped on Saturday. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. All ready to eat (RTE) and Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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)

3-501.18

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of wine in the ice holding unit on the bar line, using ice as a coolant for the intended use as consumption. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Bottles of wine were taken out of the ice and contaminated ice was disposed of by PIC

3-303.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of pest control chemicals in the dry storage closet. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Handwashing sign not posted

6-301.14

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tipsy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tipsy on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tipsy?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Tipsy.

How does The Tipsy compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

The Tipsy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has The Tipsy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Tipsy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Tipsy 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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