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3 Palms Market and Deli

A

2115 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-38554

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

May 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cases of soda and beer stored on the floor in the back storage room and in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Aug 5, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. PIC removed bidet attachment from toilet.

Jul 29, 2025Routine1 priorityB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

Observed bidet directly connected to toilet water supply without an approved backflow device in employee restroom. High hazard equipment connected to potable water sources require a high hazard backflow device (approved reduced pressure zone assembly backflow device) that meets ASSE 1013 standards. Provide an approved backflow device or remove bidet prior to re-inspection. All testable backflow devices must be certified. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/5/2025.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Krystle Sulaiman

Mar 27, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

Re-inspection will occur within 3 business days (April 1, 2024). This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Krystle Sulaiman

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>Observed bathroom sink with no discharge piping. Person in charge indicated they cannot use the sink and have been using the 3-compartment sink to wash their hands after using the restroom. The establishment does not currently have any food contact surfaces and their mop sink is currently occupied by boxes/miscellaneous objects. The person in charge indicated the bathroom sink has been down for a week while the operator finds a plumber to fix it. Person in charge was informed they must repair the bathroom sink by re-inspection; person in charge was also informed that they should not use their 3-compartment sink for hand washing; if they want to incorporate food contact surfaces back into their operation they must thoroughly wash, rinse, and sanitize each basin of the 3-compartment sink prior to bringing back food contact surfaces (such as drink nozzles, ice scoops). Inspector suggested removing items from mop sink and using this for hand washing until the bathroom sink can be repaired. RE-INSPECTION 04/01/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter>>>Observed miscellaneous items in mop sink. Person in charge was informed they must declutter the mop sink so it can be used for mop water and hand washing until the hand sink in the restroom can be repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed: hand sinks requirements; vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Layth Marqus

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →