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Tempo Urban Bistro and Coffee Bar

A

21067 W Main St, Buckeye 85396

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33149

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 7, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jul 13, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed gasket on refrigeration unit.

2025

Dec 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Dish machine at bar measured 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine should measure between 50-100ppm. PIC contacted repair person at time of inspection and will utilize three compartment sink until machine measures correct sanitization levels. Ensure machines are tested daily. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Attached vomit/fecal policy

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of grease, soot or other matter on the walls and ceilings adjacent to the hood system. PIC agreed to have areas cleaned and maintained.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 23, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided resources for approved programs. 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

May 14, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed shell stock tags and management, all items found in compliance. Discussed vomit and fecal cleanup procedures/documentation. Reviewed parasite destruction documentation.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 29,Signer: Austin Flowers

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Kitchen dish machine measured with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Found supply bottle empty and no replacements available. Verified that sanitizer at 3 compartment sink measured with correct concentration. PIC agreed to have all dishware sanitized in the 3 compartment sink until sanitizer for dish machine can be replaced and measuring 50 - 100ppm. Reviewed implementing daily checks on sanitizer concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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. In the kitchen, 2 door reach in refrigerator adjacent to walk-in refrigerator measured with ambient temperature of 47°F. Assorted TCS food items including, sushi rice, hummus, ceviche, chicken stock and clams measured with internal temperatures ranging between 44°F and 47°F. These items had been in the unit for more than 4 hours and were recommended for discard - see embargo. Facility has adequate refrigeration to maintain regular operations. Discussed daily temperature checks on hot and cold holding equipment as a preventative measure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report printed and emailed at time of 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)Award: A,Signer: Hunter Brown

Sep 7, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Discussed shell stock tag retention requirements. 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: 3,Signer: David O.

#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 cold brew coffee in bar area with internal temperature measured to be 72*F. Per person in charge item was opened on Sunday and has not been refrigerated. Item is labeled to Refrigerate After Opening. See embargo. Person in charge voluntarily removed item to discard. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.12

Priority Foundation-3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, and E2-4), Pf: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances Observed packages of raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging with dates marked that items were vacuum sealed 9/4, 8/31 and 8/26. A HACCP plan is required to ROP raw meat, a Variance is required to conduct Reduced Oxygen Packaging with items that exceed 48 hours in packaging. Provided Reduced Oxygen Packaging without a Variance Guidance Document and application to submit HACCP plan for approval. Had operator open packages to break seal after discussion with supervisor/variance team. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. Observed floors, walls and ceiling in kitchen to be in disrepair including holes in walls, FRP panels loose revealing gaps, base missing revealing gaps and ceiling tiles stained and some missing. Please repair and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →