Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw fish and raw chicken are stored behind cooked, shredded chicken and cooked muscle in a reach-in drawer on the cook line. Items were removed and stored properly in the front row to avoid cross-contamination

3-302.11(A1-2)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Mashed potato in warmer held at 90 degrees F in cook line. Warmer is not turned on. Manager discarded the food since the time left in this unit is not known. Corrected at the time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Hummas, Taziki, Cut tomato in balsamic sauce, roasted pepper and kim chi in reach in cooler in the corner of cook line are using time for food safety control but are not time tagged and there is no policy for using time for control. Manager stated the unit was repaired today but still needs another part. Therefore all food was covered with ice except this five items. Manager also stated this will be temporarily situation for short time and wrote the proper policy and procedure; also, time tagged food items for 4 hours

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thirsty Lion Gastropub & 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.

How often is Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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