Willy's Bar

6322 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Willy's Bar stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Willy's Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Glendale restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee accept cash payment and then turn around to make a drink. The employee was stopped and educated on when to wash. After washing their hands, they returned to serving drinks. Discussed the importance of handwashing in reducing the spread of bacteria. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the staff. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks

2-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager to be present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an ice scoop with the handle touching consumable ice. Alerted staff who scooped out and discarded the affected ice and placed the handle up and out of the ice. Discussed the importance of keeping handles from touching consumable, ready-to-eat foods

3-304.12

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed an open package of hot dog sausages in the walk-in without a date mark. The employee was unsure of when the package was opened (see embargo). 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). Discussed the importance of date marking with staff

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification

2-102.12(A)

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sticky build up on the bottom of the beverage dispensing nozzle. Staff cleaned the beverage dispensing nozzle at time of inspection. Advised management to clean the beverage dispenser more frequently to prevent build-up on the base of the dispenser. Surfaces of equipment contacting food that is not Time/Temperature Control for Safety shall be cleaned: at any time when contamination may have occurred or at least every 24 hours for beverage dispensing nozzles

4-602.11(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willy's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willy's Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willy's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Willy's Bar.

How does Willy's Bar compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Willy's Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Willy's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Willy's Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willy's Bar 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 Willy's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willy's Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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