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Salt Fire Brewery Co. Taphouse

A

530 W Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11011

Score based on 9 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

1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 1, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed black encrusted buildup flaking off the pizza mesh pans stored on a shelf with food debris. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about dog friendly patios at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle containing a green liquid stored on a shelf below the dish station at time of inspection. The chef was unable to determine what chemical was in the bottle and dumped the chemical in the mop sink at time of inspection. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle containing a clear liquid in the bar at time of inspection. Per PIC, chemical bottle contained window cleaner. PIC labeled chemical bottle at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC and chef about requirement to label all chemical bottles with their common name at time of inspection. Corrective action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Whitney M.

2023

Nov 2, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Whitny M.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink at the bar at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC) hot water was turned off for a repair and turned on the hot water, which reached a temperature of 100*F at time of inspection. Discussed with manager about handwashing procedures & temperature of handwashing sinks. All handwashing sinks must be maintained in good repair, have hot and cold water, and reach a temperature of 100*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 31, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved 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.Of Note:- The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Whitney M.

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

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 the inside of the ice machine. Observed dough machine next to the pizza prep area with heavy accumulation of flour throughout and around the machine. Ice machines and pizza dough machines 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leaks from both faucets at the 3-compartment sink at the bar. Observed leak from the 3-compartment sink behind the cooking area. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →