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The Chuckbox

A

202 E University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01661

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

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 19, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) employee drinks and foods shall be stored in a designated spot not above clean linens, single use items, food, food contact surfaces or equipment. 2) foods portioned in single use food boats shall have a layer of parchment between protecting the food from the direct contact of the bottom of the above tray.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed several large single use pickle containers with other foods stored in them. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be re-used for storage of food, sauces or dry ingredients. A signle use food grade bag can be used to line to container, so food does not directly touch the container. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

2025

Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: - Discussed with PIC about outdoor cooking during ASU game days. Establishment sets up a grill in the parking lot, cooks and serves outdoors. Provided PIC with link for submitting for a remodel for outdoor cooking at time of inspection.

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chris G.

2023

Aug 8, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved 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. Of Note:- 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 e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Rodrigo

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 chemical dishwasher in kitchen with a chlorine concentration of less than 25 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) replaced sanitizer bucket and ran the machine additional times; no chlorine was observed from any of the runs. Establishment instructed not to use dish washer until it has a measure chlorine concentration of 50-100 ppm. Establishment agreed to use 3-compartment sink in meantime. 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 →