Santa Barbara Catering
A1090 W 5th St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-03140
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all single use containers large sour cream buckets and deli containers may not be designed to be sanitized and shall be replace with food grade reusable containers or the container shall be lined with food grade bags to prevent the food from touching the single use container
2025
Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed sanitizer concentration requirements for dish machines with PIC.
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about adding a studor vent to directly plumbed 3-compartment sink. All indirectly plumbed equipment must be air gapped to prevent contamination from a potential sewage backup.
Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper date marking procedures with person in charge (PIC) and provided date marking guidance documents at time of inspection.
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 15, 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.Signer: Brandon P.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
Feb 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerEnsure that any Person in charge obtains a Certified food Protection Manager Certificate prior to next routine inspection. A person in charge with a current Certified Food Protection Manger Certificate must be present at all hours of food preparation. Discussed and reviewed parcooking procedures. Discussed defrost cycle on "ready to transport" walk in cooler. 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.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: A,Signer: Bill Anthony
2023
Nov 30, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed proper dishwashing procedure with person in charge (PIC). - 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Becky M.
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use - Observed sprayer bottler of ortho insect killer stored on the bottom shelf in the dry storage area. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to remove sprayer of insecticide and ensure that pest control is only be performed by a licensed pest control company. PIC removed insecticide at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 19, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about date marking.- 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 40,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon P.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. - Observed potato soup in a large pot on the bottom shelf of walk-in cooler with a temperature between 44 to 48*F. Per person in charge (PIC), the potato soup was made yesterday evening. Potato soup was embargoed at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling and cooling methods with the PIC. Reviewed with PIC, about utilization of ice wands, ice baths, shallow containers, and that lids are off for cooling food. All TCS foods held cooled from 135*F-70*F in 2 hours and from 70*F-41*F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours to cool below 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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