Culinary Dropout
A°149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38321
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1)establishment is not using cook-chill variance or reduced oxygen packaging as specificed in the HACCP plan on file. Establishment is also no longer offering a Dog-Friendly Patio. Please follow up with inspector via e-mail if these conditions on the permit should be deactivated. 2) low temp dishwasher shall have 50ppm to 100ppm and high temperature dishwasher shall be at 160*F.
Apr 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: establishment is not using cook-chill variance or reduced oxygen packaging as specificed in the HACCP plan on file. Establishment is also no longer offering a Dog-Friendly Patio. Please follow up with inspector via e-mail if these conditions on the permit should be deactivated.
2025
Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee slicing lemons with bare hands at time of inspection. Ready-to-eat (RTE) food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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
Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Joshua B.
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. - Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the walk-in. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that paper towels must be always available at handwashing sink. PIC restocked single-use paper towels. Discussed importance of providing hand drying provision to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage - Observed drain for chlorine dishwasher, glass dish washwer, and sprayer sink near dishwasher clogged, over flowing onto floor in the dishwashing area when the dishwasher and sink are in active use and preventing sink/dish machines to be used. Dish machines utilization was stopped during inspection and will not be used until floor drain is unclogged. Establishment is only utilizing 3-compartment sink for dishwashing until then. Person in charge (PIC), called out a plumber at time of inspection. Establishment was able to unclog drain at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Onsite visit conducted in response to submittal of Dog Friendly Patio application. Dog Friendly Patio is approved at this time. Of Note:- Reviewed no dogs are allowed at tables within 7 feet of entrance to restaurant.- Reviewed cleaning frequency of the dog friendly patio. - Reviewed ADA/service animal requirements.
Sep 7, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: George B.
Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Observed the floor in the dishwashing are between the 3-compartment sink and the dish machine and the floor next to the floor drain where dirty dishes are set to be cracked with exposed aggregate concrete that is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repair the floors prior to the next routine inspection to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repeat violation. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →