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Pure Green

310 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01817

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

88
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 14, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 27, 2026Routine1 priorityB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to follow up with inspector on the product used for creatine in the facility to verify GRAS ------------------------Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#27 — Food Additives: Approved and Properly UsedPriority3-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility offer blue spirulina, green spirulina on the menu. Per person in charge the additives are for health purposes and listed on the menu as "blue spirulina - immune support & antioxidant boost" and "green spirulina - iron-rich & protein boost." Discussed with PIC requirements for additives and must be able to prove additives are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Blue and green spirulina shall be added to food and drink for its intended use as a color additive. Also observed the menu offers "collagen - peptides for recovery & skin support." Discussed with PIC collagen used in the facility is not a GRAS additive and shall be discontinued. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.12 - Priority: Additives. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

2025

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirement for wash, rinsing, & sanitizing all blenders & utensils every 4 hours with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. -------------------- Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed handwashing sink blocked by a rolling ice chest and with a container of dish soap in the basin at time of inspection. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed box of bleach and sanitizer wipes stored above food containers on a shelf in the back of house at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Mar 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed oatmeal in hot holding container with temperatures between 109 to 110*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), oatmeal was made less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Apr 25, 2024Routine1 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. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).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,Signer: Ken C.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed sanitizer dispenser dispense sanitizer at 0 ppm at the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Employee was not utilizing 3-compartment sink to wash dishes at time of inspection. Discussed with employee about discontinuing use of dispenser until it is able to dispense quat sanitizer at the proper concentration (200 - 400 ppm) and set up the 3-compartment sink manually until it is fixed. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Visited establishment to discuss use and source of blue/green spirulina & activated charcoal.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 14, 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.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.Address the following items prior to the routine inspection: 1) Install ASSE 1055 air gaps to the chemical dispensers throughout the facility. 2) Caulk the front service prep sink to the wall with silicone. 3) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations. 4) Caulk the base of the mop sink and provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base. Of Note:- Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about making sure food items and food containers are stored 6" off the ground.- Reviewed with PIC about requirement to wash, rinse, and sanitize blenders and other food equipment at least every 4 hours. - 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-ChangeReport e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Vanessa K.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

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. - Observed no quat test strips available at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes quat sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Discussed importance of having quat test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Person in charge (PIC) provided receipt for quat test strips at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Oct 12, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection for a Class 3 0-9 E&D permit was conducted with owner Brian W. by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Please address the following items prior to the routine inspection: 1) Install ASSE 1055 air gaps to the chemical dispensers throughout the facility. 2) Caulk the front service prep sink to the wall with silicone. 3) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations. 4) Caulk the base of the mop sink and provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base. Reviewed sanitizer test strips and certified food manager training at time of inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Plumbing inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent by appointment. The project is approximately 20% complete. Reviewed sink fixture locations, floor sinks, and stipulated items on the approval to construct letter. An equipment inspection is scheduled for Thursday September 7th, 2023. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: -

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 →