Little Rascals

139 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61279

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 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 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend temperature log usage. Of note: Establishment has homestyle Frigidaire stainless steel and black sides. When replaced the unit will need to be commercial grade NSF or equivalent. Of note: Establishment has remodeled employee restroom access.

Jan 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food Allergens; Big 5 Food Borne illnesses. Chemical labeling procedures. Of note: Establishment has reverse osmosis(RO) unit. The ro unit would require an RPZ backflow preventer on water line. Option: remove ro tank; remove RO system; or add ASSE 1022 RPZ backflow preventer to water line. Of note: Establishment has homestyle Whirpool black and stainless steel. When replaced the unit will need to be commercial grade NSF or equivalent. Recommend: ensure restroom door is self closing.

2025

Jul 29, 2025Routine1 coreA°

The establishment currently has stacked double door stainless steel homestyle refrigerator. Please note: If thedomestic type refrigerator is replaced, it must be replaced with NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite atall times and provided handout.

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

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have a drain board or accessible 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

Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

The establishment currently has stacked double door stainless steel homestyle refrigerator. Please note: If thedomestic type refrigerator is replaced, it must be replaced with NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items.

2024

Aug 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Multiple gallons of whole and lowfat milk items with expiration dates of 8-1-24, 8-5-24, and 8-6-24 in the reach in cooler. PIC stated that all items would be discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The establishment currently has stacked double door stainless steel homestyle refrigerator. Please note: If the domestic type refrigerator is replaced, it must be replaced with NSF (ANSI) approved commercial unit.Emailed 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: A,Signer: Brittanie Margaritis

2023

Aug 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed 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: A,Signer: Brittanie Margaritis

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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 →