PlateScore

UAT Cafe

A

2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04186

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 19, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 7, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 9, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper lactic acid concentrations for 3 comp sink.Date marking rules were discussed with PIC. Will contact Sysco to confirm Sauerkraut shelf stability.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed drain line for ice machine going below flood rim of floor sink, creating an air break instead of an air gap. Discussed with the PIC that the drain line must be at least 1 inch above the floor drain. PIC had lifted pipe at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Mar 23, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed Ware wash drainage pipe in back kitchen-prep area with an air-break where an airgap is required. Informed PIC that all drainages pipes need to have a 1 in air gap. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

This inspection was conducted as an Inspection Upon Request. EHR2500267No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of raw shell eggs stored over a bin of apples. Observed a package of raw sausage stored on a rack above containers containing salsa, various sauces, and cooked meatloaf. Informed PIC that raw animal proteins cannot be stored above any ready-to-eat foods. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 5, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed two drainpipes next to the ice machine draining directly into the drain without a one-inch air gap. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least a one-inch air gap between outlets and drains to prevent backflow. 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

Feb 7, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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-181Signer: Samuel Strickland,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed worn flooring throughout the back kitchen area showing heavy signs of wear and large sections of exposed concrete and aggregate flooring is visible where the area was previously trenched. Repair floors prior to the next routine inspection to ensure the area is maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ------ Observed a buildup of grease and food debris in the dishwasher. Clean area and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 19, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Coached GM regarding cross connection code.Operation served Breakfast, Lunch and Diner. Menu is different each day. Menu prepared by GM a week ahead for purpose of ordering. Inspection report sent to GM's email.****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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Sam Strickland, GM

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-306.12

Core-3-306.12(A), C: Condiments, Protection Inspector observed and discussed with GM the condiments for oat meal, cereal and pastries on self service counter which provided without proper sneeze guard. Please provide sneeze guard as soon as possible. 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 →

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