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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

A°

960 E University Dr, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69986

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date-marking procedures; discussed putting prepped canes sauce cups in walk-in prior to putting in cold holding units.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed: 1. adjust drain pipe under main ice machine to be directly above floor drain. 2. change sanitizer water frequently to preclude buildup of food debris in water.

Feb 19, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No hand drying provisions at hand sink closest to raw chicken station. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed employee dumping wiping buckets into hand sinks. Discussed with person in charge hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

2024

Aug 29, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Re-Inspection Rescheduled (See INSP-058188-2024)No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a black gooey substance on the inside ceiling of the ice machine in the kitchen. Non-time/temperature controlled for safety food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency and thoroughness to preclude the buildup of dirt/grime, food debris, and organic material that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms. The establishment must establish an adequate cleaning procedure and schedule by the next routine health inspection. Employees cleaned the ice machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Aug 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 31, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a black gooey substance on the inside ceiling of the ice machine in the kitchen. Non-time/temperature controlled for safety food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency and thoroughness to preclude the buildup of dirt/grime, food debris, and organic material that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms. The establishment must establish an adequate cleaning procedure and schedule by the next routine health inspection. Employees cleaned the ice machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed 10+ small flying insects in the mop sink area of the kitchen. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 08/09/24.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Feb 14, 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: Discussed when to wash hands 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: David Falzo

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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 →