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Water 2 Ice

6340 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-04264

Score based on 6 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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1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 18, 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 18, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper sanitization procedures for handwashing. Emailed hand washing method document.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed drain pipes in water filtration room fallen into floor sink. Drain pipes from ice machine near 3 comp sink had also fallen into floor sink. Informed PIC that there must be at least a 1 in. air gap above floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. *** 4th consecutive violation *** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Sep 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strips requirements.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the drainpipes in the water filteration room fallen below the flood rim of the floor drain. Informed PIC that the pipes need to be adjusted so that there is a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipes and the top of the floor drain. Observed the water trough for the ice cream scoop to be leaking water from the pipe connection point. Informed PIC that the trough needs to be repaired so that when water is running, the scoop is able to be submerged. 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. ***** 3rd Consecutive Violation *****

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

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed all the drainpipes in the water filtration room to be sunken into the floor drain next to the water softener. Informed PIC that the drainpipes need to be lifted so that there is an airgap between the outlet of the pipes 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

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

2024

Oct 14, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person who is a Certified Food Protection Manager must be available onsite during all hours of operation. Establishment serves ice cream, an open TCS food, which requires a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Oct 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection of the three-compartment sink will occur on 10/14/2024.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a five-gallon spouted container with clear greenish liquid and black pieces of organic matter floating around inside. PIC stated that it is a sugar water mixture for the snow cones that was made about a week and a half prior. Informed PIC that it is adulterated product and needs to be discarded. PIC discarded the mixture at time of inspection. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person who is a Certified Food Protection Manager must be available onsite during all hours of operation. Establishment serves ice cream, an open TCS food, which requires a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed black and yellow organic matter on the inside of the ice machine, on the wall where the door slides open on the top. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned so that it is clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed three-compartment sink out of order, with metal ice block molds, glass gallon jugs, and five-gallon containers being stored in the three-compartments. Informed PIC that the three-compartment sink needs to be used for ware washing and not storage. PIC removed the items inside the three-comp sink and moved them to a storage space at time of inspection. Observed the faucet of the sink to be missing and covered with a metal cap, allowing no water to enter the sink. The handles of the sink are calcified and cannot move. Informed PIC that the establishment has no way to wash, rinse, and sanitize the food contact surfaces so ice cream serving must be halted until the three-compartment sink is properly functioning. PIC agreed to stop serving ice cream. Three-compartment sink must be set up and installed properly for use. The three-compartment sink must have access to hot and cold water. Please provide a functioning three-compartment sink prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/14/2024.

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4-301.12 (A-B) - Priority Foundation: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3 Compartment Sink Shall be Provided; Adequately Sized. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed all the drainpipes in the water filtration room to be sunken into the floor drain next to the water softener. Informed PIC that the drainpipes need to be lifted so that there is an airgap between the outlet of the pipes 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of debris behind the ice machines in the back room. Observed an abundance of cobwebs, dust, and dirt surrounding the tanks for water filtration and the water softening system. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, debris, and organic matter. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed to email address on file. 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.Signer: Louis Pratt,Award: Not Participating

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting--- Observed that lights do not come on in water room. Repair lighting and maintain. 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 →