Inspirations of Tempe
B°1875 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66939
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 28, 2026Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminder: wrap or cover apples provided in entrance. Recommend: defrost maintenance on main walk in freezer unit. Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; dented can procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed various tcs foods inside main walk in unit with no date marks from prior day/s or unknow. Observed open package of cooked roast beef with unknown date. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per employee unknown when open. PIC discarded cooked roast beef. Also observed yogurt mixture with unknown date. PIC discarded. Also observed container of open shredded mozzarella cheese with no date marks. Per employee mozzarella cheese shredded was open a few days prior. PIC had employee mark correct date.
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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Of note: Establishment has work order to maintain walk in freezer unit defrost; replacing outside mop sink with avb and no y valve attachment.Recommend again: replace oil grease outside container.Please provide RPZ test certificate and report prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: covering open foods.Of note: Establishment has soda fountain unit; This unit will require an RPZ backflow on water line to unit. Install RPZ and test if needed. Reminder: no y valves are permitted for outside faucets. All hoses need to be detached if not in use. If using water outlets for hoses an AVB will be required outside. Written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures are needed. Recommend: replacing outdoor grease trap unit. Maintenance on Main walk in fans; defrost & maintenance on main walk in freezer unit. Insect light traps from Licensed Pest Control Company.Provided via email: Maricopa County Handouts: RZP backflow; mop sink guide; vomit clean up procedures.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Discussed with the PIC about the procedures and documentation requirements for food items that are prepared utilizing non-continuous cooking. Provided the PIC with non-continuous cooking handouts.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 at all times and provided handout.
Inspector's notes
Opened package of turkey deli meat with no date mark, ham deli meat with 10-28 date mark, and opened package of franks with no date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of when the turkey was opened and discarded along with the ham-see embargo form. PIC stated that the franks were opened the previous day and provided a date mark. 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.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap around the pipe at the mop sink due to the escutcheon plate not being sealed to the wall. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Aug 21, 2025Routine3 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring 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.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee in the cookline/prep area wearing multiple dangling bracelets. Employee was asked to remove the bracelets and did so. Ensure that employees preparing food items limit jewelry items to just a plain band. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry
Inspector's notes
-Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap around the pipe at the mop sink due to the escutcheon plate not being sealed to the wall. There is a gap around the plumbing next to steam table. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee that was not kitchen staff or getting food for a resident walked through the ware wash area and out the rear door while food preparation was taking place. PIC stated that employees are instructed to not to come through the kitchen. PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Inspector's notes
Employee in the cookline area observed washing hands for less than ten seconds. Employee was instructed on how to properly wash hands. Ensure that employees are properly washing hands and exposed arms for at least 20 seconds. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.
Inspector's notes
Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at less than 150ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
There is a gap around the pipe at the mop sink due to the escutcheon plate not being sealed to the wall. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Provided the PIC with cooling handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 5, 2024Routine1 coreA
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that drain screen is provided at the floor drain in the cookline area.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Sep 5, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The wall in hallway area next to the mop sink room is in disrepair and has a hole present. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 29, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with date marking and cooling handouts.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.Signer: Corina Garcia B.,Embargo Lbs: 10,Award: C
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.---Cut melon-53-54F and butter items-73F on the prep table in front of the stove area and on the counter next to the hot holding area. Employee stated that both items had been out of the refrigerator for about 2 hours and relocated to the walk in cooler to cool. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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.---Ham with 5-16 date mark, hard boiled eggs with 5-21 date mark, cottage cheese with no date mark, and milk with 5-26 expiration date in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the cottage cheese was opened two days prior and provided date mark. PIC discarded all other items-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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 1, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the apples in the self service area are protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.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.Signer: Armina E.,Award: A
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment----Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*A complaint (CC-23-13867) was addressed during this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the slicer is thoroughly cleaned after use and is cleaned to sight and touch.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: A,Signer: Armina E.
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Signer: Armina E.
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected-- There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door that opens to the outside. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →