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Sultan Smoke Shop

A

2726 W Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-14666

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

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 11, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 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 history6 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed employee restroom with no covered receptacle. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

2025

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a commercial container of 'Ortho-Home Defense' pesticide being stored in the lower portion of the sink cabinet inside the employee restroom at time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control requirements with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

Apr 11, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: One of the back door entrances to the establishment has a broken closing mechanism. Ensure back entrance is repaired, such that the door can close automatically prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed caulking on the mop sink to be missing or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth nor easily cleanable. Also observed large hole(1.5ftx1ft) in the wall directly adjacent to the mop sink. Discussed cosmetic repairs with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2024

Jul 16, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed employee restroom with no covered receptacle. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Isaiah Sayegh

2023

Aug 11, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) "A" Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection completed with Badge #293Report was sent via email.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: John Sayegh

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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 handwashing sinks in restrooms missing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Sign shall be clearly visible to food employees. Provided person in charge (PIC) handwashing signs. Person in charge placed signs in each restroom. Please have handwashing signs at handwashing sinks used by food employees. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →