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B°526 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment · Permit FD-66471
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Mar 19, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
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2025
Nov 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper storage locations for ice buckets at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple medicine bottles and a chemical bottle stored on shelf above packaged food items at time of inspection. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dust and debris throughout the back of service area by the ice machine and 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility inspection; no food service or food preparation observed.
2024
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Establishment does not do food prep in establishment. No food preparation was occurring at the time of inspection, so a facilities inspection was conducted.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kirk Hopkins
2023
Sep 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dearan Bartholomew ,Food Manager Licenses: 1
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- 100Prince Street PizzaA680 S Mill Ave · 80 m away
- 95Fat TuesdayA°680 S Mill Ave · 80 m away
- 64Neon SpurC°680 S Mill Ave · 80 m away
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →