Doc Popcorn
B5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32183
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 15, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. Managerial Certificate onsite had expired as of 01/04/26. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on site during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *** 4th Consecutive Violation ***
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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 no vomiting/fecal cleanup guidelines. Advised PIC to have guidelines and unscented bleach onsite. Provided PIC with the appropriate cleanup guidelines. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM is required to be 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
Apr 15, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC that adding an ice machine or ice jockey will require a remodel to be applied for and to contact plan review for the best course of action. Provided PIC with plan review's contact information.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager that is available on site 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a large amount of dried nacho cheese residue on the inside part of the nacho cheese machine. Informed PIC that this piece of equipment needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned frequently enough to preclude the accumulation of 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.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed a large amount of food debris in the cabinet tracks and on the floor underneath the equipment. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of food debris. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least one person who is a Certified Food Protection Manager that is available on site 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.
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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 spray bottle labeled 'sanitizer' with a chlorine concentration of 200ppm or more. Informed PIC that the chlorine concentration needs to be between 50-100ppm or used per manufacturer's label. PIC diluted the sanitizer to proper levels (50-100 ppm) at time of inspection. PIC stated that they were not the one to make the sanitizer. Reviewed with PIC proper concentration levels, how to measure using test strips, and why using the proper concentration is important. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
May 1, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed to the email on file. 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: Miguel Carbajal
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed some of the handles for the popcorn scoops sitting in the product. Keep the handles facing up to prevent potential contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.Please ensure a food probe thermometer is available in the kiosk to verify temperature of the nacho sauce.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Diana and the main address.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Hector Gonzalez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash......Employee handled maintenance equipment, broom and dustpan, then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands and reviewed required hand washing and proper glove use with the employee. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →