Imax Theatre
B5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15676
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no vomit/fecal clean up kit or clean up instructions. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Maricopa County Vomit and Fecal Clean Up Guidance provided to PIC at time of inspection. Staff had obtained the proper type of bleach as well. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter build up inside one of the ice bins of a soda machine nearest to dry storage entrance. Ice machines need to be cleaned more frequently to prevent growth of organic matter. PIC stated that they would increase the cleaning frequency. 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 Quat to be higher then 400ppm in sanitizer bucket underneath the cashier counter. Establishment had quat sanitizer test strips readily acessible. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, must be maintained between 150-400ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed unlabeled bins in dry storage area. Per PIC, the bins contained salt and cinnamon sugar. PIC brought in a label maker to label bins at time of inspection. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container must bear a label. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
Observed unapproved trapping method (snap trap) on the floor, near dry storage of soda machine syrups. Informed PIC that these are not allowed and would need an enclosed trapping method. Reviewed and confirmed establishment has preventative pest control by certified pest controller. PIC removed snap trap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed drain line underneath dry storage of soda syrups going below flood rim of the floor sink, creating an air break instead of an air gap. Discussed with the PIC that the drain line must be at least 1 inch above the floor drain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed test strip requirements with PIC. 2. No food preparation was occurring at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.
Mar 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is currently closed for theater renovations. No food production was happening at time if inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.
2024
Sep 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months.We need acurrent 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 requestform at the belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Jarid Valin - Manager
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. No quat test strips were available to check sanitizer levels in the location. The manager was able to obtain test strips from their adjacent business at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.Reviewed required hand washing/glove use with the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the main address. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Roderiga Owens
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 →