Tempe Connections Cafe
B3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10030
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Bleach on site. Emailed vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. PIC is in the process of obtaining it. 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. *** 5th Consecutive Violation ***
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Repeat Violation 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 cold brew date marked for 6/2 in reach in opposite cash register, and pre packaged Caesar Dressing opened on 5/1. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 20, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on-site at time of inspection. Informed PIC that 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. 4th Consecutive Violation
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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
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Observed a container of Babybel Cheese and Cheese Sticks in back dry storage refrigeration unit with an internal temperature of 57F. PIC stated that both cheeses had been in the unit for over 24 hours. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
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Observed hose lines connected to back room ice machine with an air-break where an air gap is required. Informed PIC that all hose lines need to have a 1in air gap above the floor drain. 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 11, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed that a prep sink must be used for the washing of produce. 2. Discussed that a vomit and diarrheal event procedure is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure document via email.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. 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. ***** 3rd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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
Apr 14, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizing or switching out in-use utensils at least every four hours with PIC.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person who has a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be available on site during all hours of operation. 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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 wiping cloths stored in 25 ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Informed PIC that wiping cloths need to be stored in an approved concentration of sanitizer. PIC placed the cloths in an approved concentration at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Oct 1, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person who has a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be available on site during all hours of operation. 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
May 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Violation has been corrected. Drain is running properly with full capacity.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Julia.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cassidy M.
May 6, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Julia. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Julia Lueders
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained.......Grease trap clogged. Operator suspended food service until initial repair was made. Repair was in progress at the time of inspection and was able to reestablish drainage sufficient for hand washing and dishwashing with slow release, per technician, until clog can be completely cleared, scheduled for two days from today. Will reinspect in three days, 5/9/24, to ensure full capacity drainage has been reestablished. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed required hand washing, illness policy and date marking with the manager.Emailed report to Julia. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Julia Lueders
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →