Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
A2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52736
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Sep 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date-marking procedures
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on-site during time of inspection. Informed PIC that 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**
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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
May 7, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM available on site. 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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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
2025
Aug 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A 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 employee washing and rinsing food contact surfaces without sanitizing after. Also observed employee drop a chocolate scraper on floor and place in apron without sanitizing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Had PIC set up three-compartment sink with 50ppm of chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two bottles of Roach and Ant killer spray located under three-compartment sink. Per person-in-charge (PIC), roach spray is used on floor coves and under equipment (behavior not observed at time of inspection). All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed use of handsink with person-in-charge.
2024
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed adjusting bathroom door and placement of flying insect devices
Mar 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Justin Linaberger
2023
Aug 9, 2023Re-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: Kaitlyn Demaris
Aug 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived at establishment. Hose observed detached from mop sink faucet. Person in charge indicated they will have the parts to repair the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker by 08/11/23.Re-inspection 08/11/23.
Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: Vomit/fecal accident clean up procedureA copy of the inspection report was emailed.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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Kaitlyn Demaris
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>Observed a leaking atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. Mop sink had hose attached at time of inspection; with the hose the mop sink does not have a 1 inch air gap from flood rim of mop sink drain. Establishment must repair the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Reinspection on or before 08/04/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →