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1310 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05858

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

82
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 9, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 31, 2025 — Routine — score 44 (3 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 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 history10 on record

2026

Apr 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed chemical storage, discussed newly acquired dry storage

2025

Jul 31, 2025Routine3 priority2 foundation1 coreD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed cold holding of opened packages/hermetic containers.

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple Priority violations onsite at time of inspection. Person-in-charge (PIC) was unable to answer food safety questions (for example, PIC could not answer questions regarding the appropriate concentration for sanitizing food-contact surfaces) and was not monitoring employees' handwashing. A primary responsibility of the person in charge is to ensure compliance with Code (Food and Drug Administration Food Code 2017) requirements. The PIC must ensure their establishment is in compliance with Code requirements prior to the next routine inspection; this can be achieved by learning and implementing Code requirements and ensuring that staff is not only aware of Code requirements, but that they are practicing Code requirements. The PIC must also ensure corrective actions are in place for when Code requirements are not practiced. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. 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. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE).

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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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee handle paper money and then immediately rinse hands without soap for less than 5 seconds in three-compartment sink prior to making beverages and scooping ice. Also observed employee dry hands using a re-usable wet wiping cloth hanging on front side of three-compartment sink. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Also discussed that hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE) PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 employee touch face and hair on multiple occasions and then immediately begin preparing beverages without washing hands prior. Also observed employee leave from behind counter to enter another room in building, return behind counter, begin washing dishes, and then immediately preparing beverages without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed in a designated handwashing sink at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed water supply to only handsink in establishment turned off at time of inspection. PIC states water to handsink was turned off due to a leak. Informed PIC that at least one functioning handsink is required in order to operate. PIC was able to restore hot water to handsink and employee repaired leak immediately after being notified of requirement at time of inspection. Also observed bottle being stored in handsink and no approved hand drying provision at handsink. PIC removed bottle and provided paper towels to handsink at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge 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. Hand sinks must be used for handwashing only as they may contaminate food contact surfaces as well. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE).

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Repeat Violation 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee use stir rod in contact with dairy milk, wash with detergent, rinse, and store as clean without sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. PIC stated food-contact surfaces are normally sanitized at the end of the day. Establishment is open and operational for 9.5 hours. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods (such as dairy milk) must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and leaving to air dry. PIC had employee set up three-compartment sink at time of inspection. Concentration of chlorine sanitizer was at 200ppm. Observed employee briefly dipping food-contact surfaces into sanitizer water and placing in a water bath, before removing and leaving to air dry. Instructed employee to dilute water to 100ppm of chlorine sanitizer, re-sanitize food-contact surfaces by leaving them in sanitizer for at least 10 seconds, and leave to air dry without rinsing after. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. All food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

Mar 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Employee indicated they do not sanitize food contact surfaces. Discussed ensuring all food contact surfaces that come in contact with time/temperature controlled for safety foods (i.e. cold brew coffee, dairy) get washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Also demonstrated 3-compartment sink set up and how to measure sanitizer concentration.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee was their hands without soap and for less than 20 seconds prior to preparing a drink. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Discussed proper hand washing procedure and provided the establishment with a hand wash sticker explaining the process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed metal coffee/tea strainer in hand sink. Discussed with person in charge 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. Hand sinks may contaminate food contact surfaces as well. Strainer was removed from sink and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Aug 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed storage of condensed milk

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee handle paper money and then immediately without washing hands scoop ice from an ice maker. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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.

Mar 22, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Van Tian

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundationC°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure; date markingA copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 47,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Tuan Tran

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 46*F - 50*F in the only refrigerator in the establishment: milk, heavy cream, yogurt, cheese foam, crystal boba (regular and green tea flavor). The employees indicated that these foods had been in the unit overnight and they had not opened the unit yet today. The measured ambient temperature the unit was 50.6*F using a min/max thermometer. The person in charge willingly discarded of the foods listed above at time of inspection. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41*F to 135*F too long. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less OR 135*F or more. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 46*F - 50*F in the only refrigerator in the establishment: milk, heavy cream, yogurt, cheese foam, crystal boba (regular and green tea flavor). The employees indicated that these foods had been in the unit overnight and they had not opened the unit yet today. The measured ambient temperature the unit was 50.6*F using a min/max thermometer. The person in charge willingly discarded of the foods listed above at time of inspection. The person in charge turned the unit down and an observed internal temperature of 41.4*F was observed. Person in charge was informed that they should start taking internal temperatures of time/temperature controlled for safety foods throughout the day to ensure the unit can hold time/temperature controlled for safety foods at 41*F and below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices>>>The person in charge stated they do not have a probing thermometer for checking food temperatures. Person in charge was informed they must have a probing food thermometer available at all times to ensure time/temperature controlled for safety foods are cooling fast enough and also time/temperature controlled for safety foods are 41*F and below or 135*F and above. RE-INSPECTION 03/22/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#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.>>>The person in charge indicated they do not sanitize food contact surfaces. The establishment had liquid bleach and proper warewashing was demonstrated using the bleach and the inspectors test strips; person in charge was also informed they must wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact surfaces that come in contact with time/temperature controlled for safety foods every 4 hours. Person in charge was informed they must acquire chlorine test strips if they want to sanitize with bleach going forward. Person in charge indicated they would acquire chlorine test strips. A guidance document on warewashing was provided. RE-INSPECTION 03/22/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Jan 18, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection for a Class 2 0-9 E&D permit was conducted with owner Van T. by appointment. The project was 100% complete at time of inspection. The facility 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.No items for correction. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Dec 21, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection for a Class 2 0-9 E&D permit was conducted with owner Van T. by appointment. The project was 100% complete at time of inspection. The facility was closed and not operating at time of inspection. The permit is not approved. Please address the following items prior to the final construction inspection: 1) Install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the glass rinser. Observed an ASSE 1022 dual check. Certify and provide a test report. 2) Remove the sprayer faucet from the breakroom sink and provide a rigid air gapped faucet. 3) Provide specification sheets for the hair sprayer units located at the middle of the facility. 4) Provide 1" minimum air gaps above the floor sink flood rim for all indirect drain lines, as needed. 5) Observed a loud grinding sound when running the hot water at the mop sink. Please repair. 6) Provide a semi-gloss finish to the walls of the mop sink room and coffee bar area. Observed egg shell. 7) Provide a clear matte epoxy coat to the quartz wall tile at the restroom handwash sinks to ensure a smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable finish is is provided. 8) Paint the wood support for the coffee countertop with semi-gloss paint. 9) Lift all bottom shelving units to provide a 6" minimum clearance from the floor. 10) Fill all concrete pits at the coffee bar area to provide a smooth and flush finish. 11) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility with silicone. At the final construction inspection, ensure hot water measuring 120' F minimum is provided to the plumbing system and all refrigerators are on and measuring at 41' F or below. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 12/14/2023. This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***

Dec 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***An application/plan submittal date of 11/15/2023 was not approved. This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that upon review of the submitted application and/or plans, it has been determined that the proposed documents do not conform to the applicable regulatory requirements and/or are insufficient to complete the review or receive approval. You will receive a “NOTIFICATION OF PLAN DEFICIENCY-REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you.*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***

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 →