Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
A+Cutting Edge1375 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01534
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor sink at server station draining slowly with accumulated buildup plugging flow inside. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC stated they will address it immediately. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.**Observed bar dishwasher test between 0-25ppm of chlorine sanitizer after multiple runs. Bar dishwasher was not currently in use. Person in charge (PIC) turned off machine and stated a technician will be called to service the machine prior to use. **Discussed pest services and cleaning around bar dishwasher.
2025
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) clean dishes shall be handled with clean hands. 2) establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist.
Jun 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) ensure all dishes and onion ring holders are cleaned before storing as clean. 2) All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned with a soap rinse sanitize and thoroughly dried before being stored away. 3) Assisted with policy for Time as Public Health Control.
Inspector's notes
Observed several flying insects on the wall near the bartender handwashing sink. Also observed some flying insects flying around the cocktail area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 6/29/25
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jan 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC cleaning removable soda/tea nozzles by washing with soap, rinse, sanitize and airdry. Also discussed with PIC to store clean glasses away from hand washing sinks to prevent splashing contamination and ensuring sink is easily accessible at all times. Whipped topping shall be stored in refrigeration in between uses and date marked after 24 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds on the server line. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with PIC. Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee washed hands properly at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed two bins with dried food debris holding utensils with dried food debris in the clean dish area drying rack. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and utensils shall be stored away as clean to sight and touch. PIC put the bins with utensils in the dish pit to be rewashed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC date marking dairy products such as milk and whipped cream after opening within 24 hours. Date it was open + 6 days for a total of 7 days.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed at the hand washi sink by the bar under the tv in the corner to be missing hand drying provisions. PIC refilled the paper towels at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC all handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the faucet of the hand wash sink by the freezer to have pitted holes and buildup creating a rough surface. Also observed on the left ice machine across from the office with door coming completely off when opening. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace as equipment shall be maintained in good repair and shall be smooth cleanable surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed at the freezer door a frozen liquid building up on the outside of the door that does not latch completely shut. Also observed a frozen liquid icicles under the fan unit and on internal parts of the fan. Discussed with PIC to have the latch on the door fixed and to address the frozen liquid building up within and out of the unit. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Robert Wolff
Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Adrian V.
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Robert Wolff
Jul 20, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Discussed ice scoop locations. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 28,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-Embargo,Signer: Ryan P.
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 food dicer and food slicer both stored clean with build-up of green and yellow food debris on food contact surfaces. Discussed with person in charge that food contact surfaces must be maintained at a frequency where it is cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge was observed placing the slicer in the dirty dish area at the three compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.---Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 51*F in the prep table near the front by the hand sink: 1000 island sauce stating "keep refrigerated", in-house ranch made with dairy products, campfire sauce containing tomatoes. Per PIC, all items listed above were placed in cooler more than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded all items at time of inspection. Also, observed the following TCS food items in same cooler at 48-51*F: 1000 island sauce stating "keep refrigerated", in-house ranch made with dairy products, campfire sauce containing tomatoes, marinara sauce containing tomatoes, blue cheese sauce. Per PIC, items were placed in cooler less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC relocated to other coolers to rapidly cool to 41’F or below at time of inspection. Ambient minimum air temp was measured with max/min to be 53.4 *F. PIC will discontinue use of cooler until repaired. Adequate other refrigeration is available. Discussed proper cold holding. TCS foods held cold must be maintained at 41*F or below at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises---Observed open box of mozzarella sticks stored on floor in a cardboard box of the walk-in freezer. Discussed with person in charge that all food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. Person in charge was later observed placing the box in an appropriate location that was at least 6 inches above the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →