PlateScore

Ward Elementary School

A+Cutting Edge

1965 E Hermosa Dr, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07384

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

1000602023202420252026Oct 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 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

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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.Inspection report e-mailed.

2025

Sep 11, 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed drainpipes fallen below the flood rim of the floor drain near the reverse osmosis tank (blue). Informed PIC that the drainpipes need to be adjusted so that there is 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 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge Program and received an A+ grade. There were 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations noted. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed.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+,Signer: Joann Ngo

2023

Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA+

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 Joann. 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+,Signer: Joann Ngo

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 →