Palo Verde Lounge
A1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09194
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) to remove any unnecessary/broken equipment and only items pertinent to the daily business shall be onsite. 2) drainage pipes and floor sinks shall have a minimum of 1 inch of an air gap.
Inspector's notes
Observed dirt debris, plastic/paper debris under equipment and also dust on the ceiling in the bar. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 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
2025
Sep 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment fixed imminent health hazard and were able to re-open at time of inspection.
Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 4, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes chlorine as sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection on 9/12/2024.
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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of soil, debris, bottle caps, & straws under the bar. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Must clean establishment at a frequency to prevent accumulation of organic food debris on surfaces. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Establishment fixed imminent health hazard and were able to re-open at time of 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-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Charles M.
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 buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in the bar. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed build up of soil, debris, bottle caps, & straws under the bar. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Must clean establishment at a frequency to prevent accumulation of organic food debris on surfaces. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Apr 23, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Onsite advisory conducted with owner. Establishment has voluntarily closed prior to opening due to imminent health hazard. Establishment posted signage stating establishment has closed.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Nov 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Regan T.
Nov 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment has provided chlorine test strips upon re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 11/27 for #49.
Nov 16, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about providing a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of all drain lines that lead to floor drain under the 3-compartment sink prior to next routine 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-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Liz P.
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Establishment utilized chlorine sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Discussed importance of having chlorine test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Obtain prior to re-inspection on 11/27. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law - Observed floor drain behind bar to clogged and slowly draining at time of inspection. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair according to law. Re-inspection scheduled for 11/20/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →