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BD Employee Cafeteria

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850 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70222

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 22, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jul 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 9, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) store ice buckets upside down on a smooth easily cleanable surface. 2) sanitizer towels shall be stored submerged in sanitizer in between uses. 3) TCS foods must be cooled in uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touching the swinging doors of the coffee area and then touch the computer screen to take an order and scoop ice for a drink without washing hands. Also observed in the back of the house ice in the basin of a hand wash sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) hand wash sinks are for hand washing only and one shall properly wash hands any time contamination occurs such as touching a barrier and a computer/phone. PIC cleared the ice out of hand washing and had employee wash hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of a soft blue cheese, homemade salsa and shredded cabbage date marked with prep date of 2/18 to 4/1. Discussed with PIC 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several containers stacked away wet and stacked in the clean dishes area. Discussed with PIC All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked all wet containers to allow for thorough airdrying at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

2025

Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Reviewed time as control policy.

Mar 31, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in establishment at time of inspection A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: - Reviewed proper date marking procedures with person in charge at time of inspection. All ready-to-eat (RTE)/time and temperature-controlled foods for safety (TCS) must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days.

Apr 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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:- Reviewed proper cooling methods with person in charge (PIC) at time of 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Eric J.

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Scott G.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

Aug 17, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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: - 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Scott G.

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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 →