Snowfox
A1835 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71378
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed obtaining updated parasite destruction letters from raw fish supplier.
2025
Sep 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Variance documenting has changed from paper to electronic app. PIC was able to provide required variance information via phone app and screen shots, not all employees had access to electronic documents. Discussed may lead to violations in the future as documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan.
Inspector's notes
Observed small unit with an internal ambient temperature of 55*F measured with a min/max thermometer. Several TCS items were stored in the unit and had internal temperatures of 50*F to 57*F measured with a probing thermometer. Per person in charge (PIC) the TCS items in the unit for more than 4 hours were cooked rice, cut cabbage, open sauces labeled refrigerate after opening: orange sauce, ponzu sauce and teriyaki sauce. Embargoed the TCS items and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. PIC was able to provide a work order showing the unit has requested maintenance and is waiting on a part to fix the unit. Discussed to use other adequate refrigeration until unit can maintain foods 41*F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed in walk-in refrigerator frozen raw ahi and raw salmon that was thawing while in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Also observed thawed ahi in ROP on the sushi making line refrigerator. Discussed with PIC all ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed thawing ROP tuna and salmon with slits in the package. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to completely remove the tuna and salmon from packaging to thaw.
2024
Oct 30, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Salmon and Tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging thawing in the walk-in refrigerator of the deli department. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC)
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. PIC took fish out of package at time of inspection to properly thaw. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed either separated or missing caulking or dark orange organic matter on existing caulking at all hand washing sinks, three-compartment sink, and prep sinks. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that all fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface if it is not easily moved to properly clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
May 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed having an air gap of 1 inch from the three compartment sink chemical dispenser hose and the surface of the water, to avoid back syphoning contaminants into the chemical line. Report sent via email 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.Number of Employees: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Seanbryn Atherton
Feb 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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.Award: A,Signer: Wagner DeFaria,Number of Employees: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1
2023
Sep 21, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Signer: Won L.,Award: B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw nigiri sushi stored above cooked sushi. Also observed raw and cooked packaged sushi intermingled stored in display unit. Discussed with person in charge proper storage to prevent cross contamination. Raw and cooked sushi were arranged properly to prevent possible cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed fish contained in vacuum packaging were being thawed with packaging intact. Frozen fish must be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing. This may be accomplished by opening or piercing the packaging with knife or fork. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →