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1900 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe 85281-1517

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79635

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 6, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 10, 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 history6 on record

2026

Mar 10, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining food boxes 6 inches off the ground.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the small prep freezer near the 3-compartment sink has a leak and is accumulating ice build-up. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.12

Inspector's notes

Observed date-marking stickers still present on containers stored as clean near the 3-compartment sink. Please ensure date-marking stickers are removed prior to washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up occurring in the drain underneath the 3-compartment sink. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Aug 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed, signature reference INSP-031256-2025.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice chute in 3 of the soda fountain dispensers all having an accumulation of faint organic matter. PIC observed and confirmed presence of faint organic matter in the ice chutes. Advised PIC to implement plans to frequently clean ice chutes on a schedule. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.

Feb 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 6, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed in the cold holding display case turkey breast wrap at 54F, ham and swiss at 50F, ham and turkey sub 47F, mega oven roasted turkey Havarti sandwiches at 47F, Italian sub at 50F, all American subs 46F, Hillshire snacking pepperoni 60F, Hillshire snacking Genoa salami 59F, chicken bites 46F, snack tray honey ham 48F, sausage egg and cheese burrito at 46F, steak rancho burrito at 55F, and bacon egg and cheese burrito at 47F.

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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

Apr 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kerri Kee

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

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Observed coffee dispenser nozzle surrounding area with soil accumulation. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned with a frequency that will prevent soil accumulation. Clean area around nozzles. Person in charge cleaned around coffee nozzles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nathan Booth

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 →