Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill is a Bar / Pub located at 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Nov 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration at in-use large mechanical dishwasher in dish pit was measured at 0ppm at start of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer solutions for food contact surfaces must be maintained at 50-100ppm. Employee re-ran machine and adjusted sanitizer line to attain a proper concentration during the inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an ice scoop in the bar area with the scoop handle touching the ice. In-use utensils must be stored with the handle pointed away from the food itself. Employee moved scoop to correct
3-304.12
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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