Little Rascals

1116 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-44843

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No Violations noted on this inspection. Of note: establishment has Reverse osmosis tank and water filter system. The RO systemwill require an RPZ backflow preventer on water line. Please either install RPZ, remove RO tank; or remove entire system prior tonext routine inspection. Recommend: ensuring restroom door is completely self closing. Temperature log usage. Recommend: maintain tcs foods on top two shelves of commercial refrigerator. Maintenance on upright commercial refrigerator.

Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No Violations noted on this inspection. Of note: establishment has Reverse osmosis tank and water filter system. The RO system will require an RPZ backflow preventer on water line. Please either install RPZ, remove RO tank; or remove entire system prior to next routine inspection.Recommend: ensuring restroom door is completely self closing. Temperature log usage. Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food allergens; food borne illnesses.

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at hand wash sink. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-301.13

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Establishment does not have a drain board or rack to hold dishes after sanitizing, and the three compartment sink has the third compartment blocked for air drying dishes. Drainboards, UTENSIL racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation shall be provided for necessary UTENSIL holding before cleaning and after SANITIZING. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-301.13 - Core: Drainboards

Jan 28, 2025Routine2 coreA

Provided the PIC with manual ware washing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Box of single service food containers stored under the handwashing sink. PIC relocated the equipment. Ensure that EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-301.13

Inspector's notes

Core-4-301.13----Establishment does not have a drain board or rack to hold dishes after sanitizing, and the three compartment sink has the third compartment blocked for air drying dishes. Drainboards, UTENSIL racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation shall be provided for necessary UTENSIL holding before cleaning and after SANITIZING. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-301.13 - Core: Drainboards

2024

Sep 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Disposable spoons stored under chemical items (Odoban, Lysol cleaner, glass cleaner) in the storage area next to the washing machine and dryer. PIC relocated the chemical items. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Mar 27, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash handout.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: Not Participating,Signer: Ashlee Sesate

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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.----Employee entered the kitchen from the office area and went to handle clean bowls/equipment without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 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.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Julie Benford

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →