Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
B5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10776
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Sep 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper employee storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked raw shelled eggs stored in a bag on shelf above packaged strawberries in back reach in. Per PIC, this was employee food. Informed PIC that all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Employee food was stored below ready to eat food at time of inspection. No signs of cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed self made fruit fly traps near the front (behind glass display) and 3 comp sink. Advised PIC that all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
May 14, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Sent vomiting and fecal clean up procedures. Discussed pest control methods.
Inspector's notes
Observed chocolate encrusted rubber spatula above chocolate melting station next to soda machine. PIC mentioned spatula was cleaned once a week. Advised PIC that food contact surfaces must be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed self made fruit fly traps near the front (behind glass display) and 3 comp sink. Advised PIC that all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
2025
Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No Violations observed at the time of inspection. 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sean Kim - Manager
2023
Sep 19, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Violation has been corrected. Operator has installed an ASSE 1-22 duel check valve on the coffee maker waterline.Discussed indirect drain connection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Elise. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Elise Kim
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Elise. 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: Elise Kim
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required...Operator has installed a new coffee machine with a waterline connection that requires a back flow prevention device. Please install an ASSE 1022 duel check valve prior to reinspection 9/19/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →