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7530 S Priest Dr, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01005

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 31, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

2025

Jun 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) wash hands for 15 to 20 seconds before putting on gloves. 2) all medicines shall be stored in a way to prevent contamination of foods, single use items, and food contact surfaces.

Jan 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed separated/missing caulking along with black organic matter on existing caulking along the hand was sink on the prep table, the prep table, three compartment sink and the mop sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment shall be spaced enough away from the wall for proper cleaning or be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent the accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a frozen liquid buildup in the dessert freezer in the back of the kitchen near the office. Discussed with PIC to address the leak and clean up the frozen liquid buildup to prevent contamination of foods and to keep from storing foods under the leak. No contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

2024

Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Shahnawaz Khatri,Number of Employees: 1

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>>Observed at mop sink in back of facility with a leaking hot water valve when turned on. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to have this fixed before the next routine inspection. Per PIC a work order would be put in to address the issue. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 7, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Melinda

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.---Observed yellow/brown organic matter on self serve soda nozzles. Soda nozzles need to be cleaned at a frequency to avoid the build-up of organic matter. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of soda nozzles to avoid excess organic matter accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →