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Tracy Dempsey Originals

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1323 W University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-23-04230

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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1000602023202420252026Sep 13, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) about proper labeling requirements at time of inspection. Labels shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English.

Mar 13, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#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

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024Routine1 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tracy D.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed leak from hot water handle of the handwashing sink in the employee bathroom. Observed the vent pipe for the three compartment installed higher than the compartment basins. Please trim the vent pipe 1" below the compartment basins and install a studor vent for odors. All indirectly plumbed equipment must be air gapped to prevent contamination from a potential sewage backup. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Sep 13, 2023Routine3 coreA°

OC inspection for a Class 2 Food Processor permit was conducted with owner Tracy D. by appointment. The establishment was open and 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. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tracy Dempsey

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing --------- Observed the handwash sink with the caulking detached. Please re-caulk the sink to the wall with silicone. All equipment that cannot be adequately spaced must be sealed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -------- Observed the vent pipe for the three compartment installed higher than the compartment basins. Please trim the vent pipe 1" below the compartment basins and install a studor vent for odors. All indirectly plumbed equipment must be air gapped to prevent contamination from a potential sewage backup. Observed the hot and cold water on the wrong sides at the prep sink. Please switch the hot to the left side of the faucet prior to the next routine inspection. Core-5-202.11 (B), C: Cleanable Fixtures ------- Observed a fully enclosed toilet seat in the employee restroom. Please provide a open, u-shaped toilet seat. All plumbing fixtures must be easily cleanable and sanitary. :

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas -------- Observed just painted dry wall behind the prep sink. Please provide a splashable wall material, such as FRP, as discussed. All wall areas exposed to splash must have a durable and cleanable material. Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed --------- Observed no cove base at the floor/wall junctures of the three compartment sink area. Please provide a 3/8th inch minimum cove base to the area prior to the next routine inspection. All floor/wall junctures must have a proper cove base for cleaning. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -------- Observed multiple wall holes and plumbing penetrations that are not sealed. Please caulk these areas prior to the next routine inspection. All holes, gaps, cracks, and penetrations must be sealed to prevent pest entry and for cleaning. 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 →