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Bar Smoothie

A

3137 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80195

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.**** Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) ensure ice bucket is food grade and store upside down on a smooth and cleanable surface 2) utilize reusable cambro containers and do not reuse single use containers to store any food. 3) follow up on Silo reduced oxygen packaging used for fruits.

2025

Aug 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Also reviewed approved ceiling requirements.

2024

Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 19, 2024Re-Inspection1 priorityB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#27 — Food Additives: Approved and Properly UsedPriority3-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment utilizing additives in smoothies (Sea moss, Cascara, zinc citrate, vitamin b6, lion's mane mushroom extract) without any documentation that the products are GRAS or used according to law. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about GRAS and additives at time of inspection. All items were embargoed at time of inspection until the proper documentation is provided. All items cannot be utilized as a food additive until information is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/29.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-202.12 - Priority: Additives. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Aug 6, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment was found using Sea moss, Cascara, zinc citrate, vitamin b6, lion's mane mushroom extract, you have 10 days to provide documentation that the product is GRAS or used according to law (8/19/2024).

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive). 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzle near ice well. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Repeat violation (2nd consecutive). 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.

2023

Nov 20, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine 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.Award: A,Signer: Thyrza U.

#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 buildup of organic matter on soda nozzle near ice well. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). 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 →