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Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

A

60 E 5th St, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02538

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Jun 30, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) pest control provided by professional pest control companies.2) proper documentation of non-continuous cooking. 3) Y-valve shall be disconnected from the PVB when not in use.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed in the kitchen area multiple fans, shelves and air vents with dust accumulation. Also observed ice buildup in the walk-in units #2 fans and #8 around the door due to the gasket. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Mar 2, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) ice buckets shall be stored upside down on a smooth and cleanable surface in between uses. 2) Professional bug zapping equipment shall not be stored above clean lines, single use items, foods, equipment or food contact surfaces.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dried white and black buildup of organic matter on the blade of the industrial can opener. Also observed small metal shavings on the gear behind the blade. Discussed with PIC the blade needs to be cleaned and stored away as clean to sight and touch. Also discussed the metal shavings come from a dull blade and shall be sharpened or replaced. PIC cleaned the industrial can opener at the time of inspection. 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.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority foundation3-401.14

Inspector's notes

Observed facility was approved for non continuous cooking for meat proteins: beef/lamb, chicken, fish and pork. Observed in the walk-in refrigerator to have 4 different sheet trays with temperatures of 67*F, 80*F and 110*F. Per person in charge (PIC) there were different batches and only 1 batch had completed the first 2 hour mark and had been documented. There was also non continuously cooked chicken with an internal temperature of 41*F properly stored in the walk-in. Per PIC the chicken was made over the weekend. The documentation does not state any information of when the chicken was cooked. Discussed with PIC each stage of the cooking process will be recorded and available upon request. Also discussed with PIC to label the proteins to express they are non-continuously cooked. PIC started to update the log sheet at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in one of the dish areas to have a bucket that is full and overflowing under the garbage disposal attached to the dishwasher. A liquid with food debris was all over the floor in the dish area. Also observed plastic wrap used as a rope to hoist up the sprayer arm. Discussed with PIC All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Per facilities the part to fix the disposal was ordered and just waiting on delivery. Discussed with PIC to not utilize this area with the disposal, move to using the available three compartment sink or use the other adequate high temperature dishwasher. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2025

Oct 6, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wall behind grilling station in disrepair at time of inspection. Observed wall near omelet station in disrepair at time of inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked breakfast sausage, red salsa, cooked pasta, & sliced portioned turkey in a prep table with temperatures between 46 to 55*F at time of inspection. Per chef, all items were left in the prep table overnight and were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the prep cooler at 46*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.- Inspection conducted with RS # 1472.- Discussed pest control procedures at time of inspection.

Mar 12, 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: John C.

2023

Oct 4, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about date marking milk. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days.- Discussed with PIC about labeling chemical bottles with common name.- 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: Wes C.

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 →