Q & Brew
A3400 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03335
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food had stopped being served as of last year per PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed drain lines (closest to employee area) for ice tub, 3 comp, and hand sink going below flood rim of 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. Observed leaking drain pipe under neath 3 comp sink. Advised PIC to repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed the door to the men's and women's restroom to not be self closing. Informed PIC that restroom doors need to be self-closing and not propped open. Fix the self-closing mechanism prior to next routine inspection. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. *** 5th Consecutive Violation *** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
2025
Sep 10, 2025Routine4 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed with PIC that a vomit and diarrheal event clean-up procedure is required to be maintained onsite. Provided procedure via email. 2. Trash receptacles in the women's restroom need to have a cover.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. 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. ****** 3rd Consecutive Violation ******
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Repeat Violation 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
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Observed black organic matter on the inside rim of the ice machine. Informed PIC that it needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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 the cold water handle at the bar handsink unable to turn. Informed PIC that the handle needs to be repaired so that cold water is available at the handsink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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Observed the door to the women's restroom to not be self-closing and the door to the men's propped open with a trashcan. Informed PIC that restroom doors need to be self-closing and not propped open. Fix the self-closing mechanism prior to next routine inspection. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 4th Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Mar 27, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC sealing the exposed wood stall door in the women's restroom so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager must be available onsite during all hours of operation. 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation ******
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Repeat Violation 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
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Observed black, brown, and white residue spanning the majority of the inside of the reach in cooling unit at the deepest bar of the bar (leftmost). Informed PIC that the equipment needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate that precludes that accumulation of dirt, debris, and residues. 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. ****** 2nd Consecutive Violation ******
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed the door to the women's restroom to not be self-closing and the door to the men's propped open with a trashcan. Informed PIC that restroom doors need to be self-closing and not propped open. Please fix the self-closing mechanism prior to next routine inspection. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 3rd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
2024
Oct 3, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person with a Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be available on site during all hours of operation. PIC stated that they have the certification but were unable to provide evidence 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a clear spray bottle with chemical in it and no label. PIC was unsure what chemical was inside the bottle when asked. PIC contacted manager and was informed it is all purpose cleaner. PIC labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed a large accumulation of white, brown, and black residue and debris on the entire bottom of the inside of the reach in cooler at the deepest part of the bar. A bottle of ranch, jar of jalapenos, and case of individual creamers are the only things kept in the cooler. PIC stated that it isn't used anymore except for those things because they cut the menu. Informed PIC that the reach in needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, debris, and organic matter. Observed at least a centimeter of water sitting in the bottom of both slide top beer coolers with bottles and the packaging sitting in the water. PIC stated that it fills with water, and they vacuum the water out frequently. Informed PIC that the water needs to be cleaned, and the equipment should be serviced to bring it back into good repair. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed the door to the women's restroom to not be self-closing and the door to the men's propped open with a trashcan. Informed PIC that restroom doors need to be self-closing and not propped open. Please fix the self-closing mechanism prior to next routine inspection. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *** 2nd Consecutive Violation ***
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Apr 19, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation 1 core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to ownerThe 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: Jill Fleck, Bartender
Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Both Men and Ladies rooms were noted with door not properly self closed completely. Please repair the self closing device. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Apr 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Business not open at time of arrival. Business hours posted from 1pm to 2am Friday. Will return for inspection.
2023
Dec 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Permit update:Called and discussed with manager, Derek A., regarding the permit status. A minor remodel will be created to address all leftover items from the OC inspection. The owner can proceed with paying for the operating permit. Revised the re-inspection report on 12/15/23 to approve for the permit to operate.Minor remodel had been created RM-11209.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Auto email report and send report to manager.
Dec 15, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Re-inspection was conducted with the manager, Derek A. Hot water was provided. The establishment is open and operating. A minor remodel will be created to take care of all left-over items in the report.Permit is approved.Please address the following items prior the inspection on 1/4/24:1. Provide a 50-gallon tank water heater with 100% recovery rate to meet the hot water demand. The establishment was replacing the current 30-gallon tank with a 20-gallon tank.2. Provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks.3. Hardwire the insta-hot for the hand sink in the ice machine room.4. Provide FRP, stainless steel, or tiles backsplash behind the mop sink. Backsplash must be from the top of the cove base to 24 inches above the height of the faucet.5. Provide door for the men’s restroom and at one of the stalls in the women’s restroom.6. Provide urinal screen between the urinal and the hand washing station.7. Provide washable ceiling tiles in the ice machine and food storage room.8. Provide dry wall on the exposed stud wall at the door leading to the ice machine room.9. Please replace the household freezers with commercial freezers.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage.Auto-emailed the report to the owner and sent to manager, Derek.Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB
Dec 14, 2023Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
Permit update: E&D, class 2 10+OC re-inspection was conducted with the bar tender, Jill F. The establishment is open and operating.Some of the items listed in the previous report had been addressed but not all. Hand sinks were provided at the bar and ice machine room. Cannot access the mop sink/ water heater room. Key at the restaurant does not work on the door.Please address the following items within 24 hours:1. Provide hot water for the facility. Hot water must be at 110*F and available at point of service within 45 seconds.2. Noted there is an inta-hot at the hand sink located in the ice machine room, but it does not have hot water either. Ensure all sinks must have hot and cold water.Address all items in the reports within 2 weeks.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner and sent to the manager, Derek.. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Re-Inspection,Email Sent: CHECKED,Signer: Jill Fleck
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. __ All of the hand sinks at the bar and ice machine room are not provided with hand soap. Instructed employee to provide soap. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. ___ Hand sinks at bar and in ice machine room are not provided with paper towels. Instructed employee to obtain paper towels. Correct By: At Once
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability __ hot water was not available at the time of inspection. Hot water was measured at 70-72*F. Please repair to provide hot water to site of service within 45 seconds upon activation. *** Will re-inspect tomorrow at 4:00PM.**** Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed __ The men's restroom's door is missing. Please provide a self-closing door at the entrance of the men's restroom. Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors __ one of the stalls in the women's restroom is missing the door and the establishment is using a curtain as a door. Provide a durable, smooth and easily cleanable surface door for this stall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability __ Ceiling tiles inside ice machine, food storage room is acoustical. Please provide washable ceiling tiles. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Oct 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Called and talked with the manager, Derek regarding the status of correction. Per manager, the establishment is still working on obtaining service workers for the repairs.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report is auto emailed to the owner.
Jul 27, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°
E&D, class 3 10+OC inspection was conducted with the manager and staff. The establishment is not open and operating at the time of inspection.Permit is not approved.Please address the following items and contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the re-inspection:The establishment is not participating in the grading program and received 2 Priority violations, 2 Priority Foundation violations and 3 core violations in this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Signer: Derek Armstrong
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. __Provide hand sinks at the west side of the bar and the ice machine room. Hand sinks must have hot and cold water, side splashguards and can indirectly discharge to a floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability __ Provide a 50-gallon water heater to meet the hot water demand in the facility. The 40-gallon water heater is not acceptable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap __ Provide minimum 1" air gap from the finished floor for drainpipes from ice machine, 3-comp sink, soda gun holders. Drainpipes must be rigid, slope to drain at 1/4" per foot. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.15, P: Backflow Prevention Device. Carbonator- Provide a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly (ASSE 1013) at the eater connection point of the soda carbonator. Conduits and fittings after the RPZ must be PEX or stainless steel. Do not use copper or brass alloy downstream from the RPZ. Provide a drain cup for the device. Drainpipe must be rigid and indirectly discharge to a floor sink with minimum 1" air gap from the finished grade. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas __ Provide solid countertop at the bar. Laminate countertop is not acceptable. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability _ Provide semi-gloss paint on walls, washable ceiling tiles on ceilings in bar, mop room, ice machine room, walk-in cooler room and restrooms. Acoustic ceiling tiles are not acceptable. Use light ceiling tiles only. Black color ceiling tiles are not acceptable. Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed __ provide 3/8" radius cove base at walls, floor junctures behind bar, restrooms, mop sink room, dry storage rooms. Provide any missing outlet cover, clean out cover, door sweeps/ weather stripping at exterior doors. Exterior and restrooms' doors must be self-closing or provide with self-closer. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods _ Repair all holes on walls and ceiling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →