PlateScore

Joseph P. Spracale Elementary

A+Cutting Edge

1325 E Malibu Dr, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01951

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

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 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

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 22, 2025Routine1 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.Discussed test strips requirements.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the outlet of the copper pipe leading from the combi ovens resting directly on the floor drain cover. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Margaret Selzer

2023

Sep 18, 2023Routine1 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, was awarded an “A+” grade, and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Maria. 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria Montano

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises....The new RO water tank is placed directly on the floor, with the spout at floor level on the grate of the floor drain. Please raise the tank to provide protection from any sewage back-up in the floor drain. 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 →