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Blimpie

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10645 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85028

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77405

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 26, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 26, 2026Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking procedures. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===6TH CONSECUTIVE

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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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed electrical outlet behind slicer unit with no cover protector. Add cover. ====Not possible to clean around the area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

On various previous inspections discussed burnt out lights in lobby area. Two burnt out lights remain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: ensuring all restroom doors are completely self closing. Reminder: maintain minimum 1" inch are gaps drain pipes to floor drains. Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 5th Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee by mop sink touching personal phone with both hands. Employee proceeded to front deli assembly area. Put on gloves. With contaminated gloves employee directly touched bread for sandwiches. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. ====Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed electrical outlet behind slicer unit with no cover protector. Add cover. ====Not possible to clean around the area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

On various previous inspections discussed burnt out lights in lobby area. Two burnt out lights remain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

May 22, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing burnt lights in seating areas. Reminder: all drain tubes need to be 1" above drains. Of note: Establishment has installed new grease trap. Reminder: please ensure water heater temperature at three compartment sink gets to 120*F.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 4th Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

Aug 28, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing burnt lights in seating areas. Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Reminder: all drain tubes need to be 1" above drains.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 3rd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.==2nd Consecutive violation======Correct prior to next routine inspection. Emailed the inspection report.Recommend: repairing wall by restrooms; 1 inch air gaps for drain lines to drains; Gnat pest control. Light insect trap in back room. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Garrett Pechsfeld

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.Emailed the inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Neil Maghzal

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation-----Multiple moist cloths on counter areas throughout kitchen and prep areas. PIC removed cloths. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils----Both of the reach in cooler handles had excess old food debris/soil residue present in the front counter area. PIC stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 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 →