Aramark Lifework Cafe
A°2104 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67089
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 30, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed drain line connected to ice machine above soda dispensers going below flood rim of floor sink, creating an air break when an air gap is required. Informed PIC to shorten drain line. Observed drain line underneath dishwasher going below flood rim of floor sink, creating an air break when an air gap is required. Informed PIC to lift drain line ensuring an air gap of more then 1 in. is maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 28, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
Sep 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed establishment with an Eating & Drinking (E&D) Class 3 permit cooking and cooling items such pazole, broccoli, cauliflower, farro, couscous, beef, steak, chicken, elbow pasta, beans, and rice. Advanced prepping and cooling require an E&D Class 4 permit. Establishment is operating as an E&D Class 4 permit; permit has been adjusted, and fee changes have been discussed with PIC.
Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge PIC including a minimum of 1 inch air gap between drainage pipes and floor sinks.
2024
Aug 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC washing hands after entering through a barrier, before donning new gloves and between changing tasks. 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jessica Johnson,Number of Employees: 1
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing >>>Observed 2 bags of shrimp thawing under refrigeration in closed original bag. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the directions on the package state to cut open bag and thaw under refrigeration. PIC cut open both bags of thawing shrimp at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to follow frozen seafood directions on thawing and if the package is fish that bears a label that it is to be kept frozen until time of use in its ROP packaging in the thawed state. Fish must be removed from ROP prior to thawing or immediately upon completion of thawing. :
2023
Sep 15, 2023Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD
This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager.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: D,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 5,Request Notes: Hold for review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Jessica F.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed high temperature dishwasher only get to 151 F using calibrated min/max thermometer. Manager put in work order to get unit fixed, in meantime will have dishes washed in three compartment sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Observed cheese and tomatoes on serving line holding 46-54 F, per PIC cold line was flipped from hot line and did not cool to 41 before placing cold foods on line. Cheeses and tomatoes were placed in fridge to cool. 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. Observed salsa and tomato sauce date marked 9/5 and 9/8 exceeding the 7 days given for ready to eat TCS( time/temperature controlled for safety) food. salsa and marinara were discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →