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Tempe Center For The Arts

700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11916

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 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

Jun 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: No prep took place at time of inspection a facilities inspection was conducted. Discussed with PIC 1)air gap requirements between drainage pipe and floor sinks. 2) ice buckets storage between uses. 3) date marking of rosemary and basil syrup as a TCS item. 4) TCS items at the fill line of the container.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed soda guns in the bar with black organic matter on the removable nozzle and the sprayer. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Contact surfaces shall be stored away clean. Clean by prior inspection. 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.

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food prep occurring at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted. Of Note: PIC stated that they have recently installed a fume hood in their main kitchen located behind the bar. PIC stated that they have expressed interest in expanding their menu. Inspector provided contact information to assist with the transition and/or upgrading process of their current permit.

Nov 13, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 27, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed new and uninstalled dishmachine & other cooking equipment in the back of house at time of inspection. Discussed and provided link for remodel for the dish machine. Asked person in charge (PIC) to provide updated menu at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment was closed at time of attempted inspection. Will try again later.

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade 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: A,Signer: Lucas C.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak from faucet at 3-compartment sink at the bar. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Facilities inspection.- 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: A,Signer: Kelsey B.

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 →