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Little Rascals

A

3400 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32059

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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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 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

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food Allergens. Provided via email: 9 Food Allergen Handout.

2025

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

The PIC stated that the homestyle refrigerator that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods is in the process of being replaced with a commercial use unit. The new unit has been ordered, but is on back order. The PIC stated that the Plan Review inspector (RM-10725) would be notified when the unit arrives.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

The PIC stated that the homestyle refrigerator that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods is in the process of being replaced with a commercial use unit. The PIC is currently working on an approval from the Plan Review inspector.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 4, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Inspector's notes

*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Kitchen only has a homestyle refrigerator that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods . Ensure that the unit is replaced with a unit that meets NSF (ANSI) standards for commercial use. (Please note that the "NSF" label affixed to the existing unit only applies to the materials used for the ice maker plumbing and not to commercial use standards.) Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength

May 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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: A,Signer: Ashly Robles

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength-----Kitchen only has a homestyle refrigerator that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods . Ensure that the unit is replaced with a unit that meets NSF (ANSI) standards for commercial use. (Please note that the "NSF" label affixed to the existing unit only applies to the materials used for the ice maker plumbing and not to commercial use standards.) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Ashly R.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength-----Kitchen only has a homestyle refrigerator that is being used to store PHF/TCS foods (Milk, yogurt items, whipped cream, and cottage cheese). Ensure that the unit is replaced with a NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit. 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 →