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Friendship Village Of Tempe

2525 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08213

Score based on 12 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 28, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 12, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

May 21, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 5/5/26 was verified by the inspector on 5/20/26 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 5, 2026Routine1 foundationB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Multiple small flies (over 20) present in the ware washing area on the wall next to the handwashing sink.PIC stated that the pest control would notified. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Jan 12, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensure that the establishment has a properly working temperature recording thermometer and/or temperature strips to verifyhigh temp dish machine temperature.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with proper storage handout.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw chicken stored over raw ground pork in the walk in cooler. (*Both items were in boxes and packaged .) PIC relocated the pork to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Can of Raid ant and roach insecticide stored in the storage area of establishment. PIC removed insecticide from establishment. Ensure that pesticide/insecticide are applied by certified applicator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Ride along with RS# 871.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple cracked and broken pieces of equipment in the clean storage area. PIC stated that the equipment would be replaced. Ensure that food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils are in good condition and smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.

Jul 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the refrigerator next to the prep sink serviced. Emailed list of cheeses exempt from date marking handout.

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

The prep sink addressed during the previous inspection has been properly vented. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed employee illness policy.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871. Discussed prep sink drain in main kitchen should be indirectly connected with air gap.

Feb 29, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Louisa Reily

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at 0ppm. PIC stated that the solution would be remade/refilled at proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; cooling methods. Recommend: using time as control and temperature for employee salad bar. Adding blast chiller or countertop refrigeration units. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair all flooring around the main cook line and storage areas with exposed concrete. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: John Kinsey

Sep 28, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: using time as control and temperature for employee salad bar. Replacing missing screws and bolts on Hobart dish machine and steamer unit. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Core Violation #53 was documented for the 3rd consecutive time. Please correct prior to next routine inspection report.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.Award: A,Signer: Katie Casanova

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

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability.====Observed exposed rock concrete flooring around drain area in between steamer units. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →