Artisan Ice LLC
A1719 W University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Ice Manufacturing · Permit FD-24-02031
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Carnation flowers are being used as an ingredient in ice. Education was provided regarding the use of properly sourced and approved edible flowers.
2025
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed the process in which the permit was approved with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed a chainsaw (non-food grade) present at the establishment. Person in charge states they use it to cut the ice out of the mold but was not observed that being done at the time of inspection. Discussed how all equipment used to handle/prep food must be food grade and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Jan 21, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Permit owner sent an email stating they are discontinuing the use of the unapproved spigot.
Inspector's notes
Observed the handwashing sink in the ice cutting room operational but not having the handles fully working and needing turn off the water using the shut off valves. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair handwashing sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jan 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed securing the approved water supply line back on the wall. Also discussed establishments SOPs and how they should be followed.
Inspector's notes
Observed the handwashing sink in the ice cutting room operational but not having the handles fully working and needing turn off the water using the shut off valves. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair handwashing sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment using water from an unapproved pipe near wearhouse garage door. Person in charge (PIC) disconnected the hose at the time of inspection. Discussed how the establishment must use the approved water source to make their ice. Reinspection will occur on or before 1/21 for establishment to provide proof that this water line is approved. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 2nd Repeat Violation.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.16 - Priority: Ice
2024
Jun 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Discussed handwashing proceedures.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge stated they do not currently have a CFPM, discussed that 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 establishement using water from an unapproved pipe near wearhouse garage door. Person in charge (PIC) stated their approved water line is near prep sink area, they are currently having water line serviced. Disccussed with PIC that all water must come from an approved source, PIC stated they will source water from a Water and Ice store while pipe is inopererable. PIC volentarily discarded water from unapproved source at time of inspection. Emabrgoed 50 gallons of water. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.16 - Priority: Ice
Inspector's notes
Observed establisment using non-food grade hoses to trasport water from source to equipment. Disscussed that all equipment should be approved and made of certiffied food grade matterials and all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Person in charge stated they will switch to using food grade buckets to transport water to equipment until a food grade hose is aquired. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.
Apr 29, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Final Construction inspection conducted with Owner, Kurtis and manager, Daniel. RS #635 was present.Inspection report was emailed to owner.Provide address and phone number for labels on ice bags. Establishment is looking to print bags with correct labels. Final labels are to be approved by MCESD.Establishment has asked ownership of building for water line schematic. Water line to swamp cooler has been shut off, until county can verify that there is not a cross connection. Establishment is to provide to PR as soon as received for ownership. Provide water line schematic for swamp coolers to verify that a cross connections in not occurring.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.No county legal action will result from the inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-Annie,Signer: DB
Apr 25, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection conducted with owners, Curtis and manager, Daniel.At the time of this inspection, this project was about 90% complete. Inspection report was emailed to owner.Prior to final:1. Provide NSF approved hand wash sink centrally located in production area. May be directly drained as discussed.2. Provide FRP (at minimum) on walls behind mop sink, hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink and behind ice machines.3. Seal holes on walls to the left of water heater.4. Flash gaps at wall junctures of walk-ins with a washable material (stainless, FRP, etc).5. Repair/reattach scrim sheeting of ceiling in production area.6. Remove any dead legs in the water lines as discussed.7. Provide dunnage racks or shelving in walk-ins to keep product off of floor.8. Provide paper towel dispenser at hand wash in walk-ins.9. Paint walls in production area with semi or high gloss to paint to 8ft.10. Seal gaps in base of walk-in. Interior and exterior.11. Provide labels for ice bags with name, address, contact information, and net weight.12. Label delivery truck with name of business.13. Provide water line schematic for swamp coolers to verify that a cross connections in not occurring.14. Provide standard operating procedures for the following: a. Cleaning procedures for production floor b. Cleaning procedures for production equipment. c. Procedure for cleaning pumps.15. Provide a flow chart/process for ice production.16. Relocate fill hose bib so that it is further from hand wash sink.17. Remove any unnecessary equipment.18. Repair slow drain in hand wash sink in restroom19. Provide u-shaped toilets seats in restrooms.20. Provide information of where bathroom exhaust vent to.Please be advised-Due to current state of permit with county, the annual permit fee will need to be paid prior to facility operating after final inspection. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. No county legal action will result from the inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-Annie,Signer: DB
Apr 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 4-16-24This 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 notification of “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. ***
Apr 12, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean
Construction Inspection. On-site visit to verify the establishment’s location and status of the project. Spoke with the Person-in-Charge (Hawke). Establishment observed in operation (ice production). Photos taken. At this time, the establishment is not approved to operate. An outstanding “Notification of Plan Deficiency – Request for Additional Information” letter was sent on April 2, 2024. Per PIC, the establishment has been open for approximately 1-year at this location. At time of visit, construction/plumbing was occurring by tradesmen. Note: Suite #190 has an exterior business signage as “Lytle Racing Group”. Currently, the establishment’s website as business/ contact addresses of 2328 E. Van Buren Suite #129 Phoenix, Arizona 85006 (in the Airport Business Park) and 2325 E. Van Buren Rd. Suite#, Phoenix 85104. The Plan Review application lists a business/project owner/ billing contact address of 3850 N 51st St. Phoenix 85018. Please confirm business name, addresses, and contact information of the business. You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) “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, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code.” County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection. Report sent via email.
Apr 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***An application/plan submittal date of 3-19-24 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. ***
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