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Gethsemane Lutheran School

B

1035 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07547

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 18, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 8, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jan 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed implementing illness questionnaire for volunteers.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A 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 SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed active warewashing in stationary dish machine where maximum water temperature reached 157*F, via min/max thermometer. After 7 runs, dish machine water temperature was between 144*F-157*F. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to sanitize food contact surfaces in three-compartment sink with approved concentration of quaternary ammonia sanitizer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

2025

Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) all chemicals shall be stored low and, in a way, to prevent contamination of linens, foods, food contact surfaces and single use containers. 2) ice scoop shall be stored out of the ice machine and in a way to prevent contamination or may stored within the machine on the designated scoop holder.

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) to not utilize dented, rusted or swollen cans due to contamination. 2) professional pest control shall be utilized in the kitchen. 3) Food contact surfaces such as griddles shall be cleaned between uses.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled spray bottles with clear, pink or brown liquids. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the pink liquid is sanitizer for food contact surfaces and was not sure of the clear and brown chemical. PIC discarded the unknown liquid. Discussed with PIC Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic chemicals such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC labeled the sanitizer bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2024

Nov 8, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: No prepping took place at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed separated/ missing caulking along the hand sink wall and faucet and along the dish area and three compartment sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) any fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if not easily moved to properly clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

Apr 18, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon Re-inspection violation #46 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Samantha York

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection scheduled 4/18/24Of Note: Observed small leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the dishwashing machine. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repairReport sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Samantha York

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. >>> Observed brown organic matter buildup on plastic deflector inside ice machine by hot holding box. Discussed with Person in Charge PIC to clean and maintain clean at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. >>>Observed high temperature dishwasher with no high temperature thermometer measuring device. Discussed with PIC to obtain a high temperature thermometer or high temperature stickers to test the dishwashing unit. Reinspection scheduled 4-18-24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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.**Talked to manager about temperature strips, 1 inch air gaps, and sanitizer concentration.Confirmed email with manager.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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Renee Ferguson

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 →