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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

A

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10776

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

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

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.

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

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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

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

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 →