5th Street Burger & Fries
A1158 W Washington St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82215
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.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 27, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Reinspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with a CFPM at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC was informed that an employee with a CFPM must be at the facility during 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
Aug 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reinspection scheduled for Friday, 8/29/25. Reinspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with a CFPM at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC was informed that an employee with a CFPM must be at the facility during 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
Inspector's notes
Observed expired quaternary test strips at the time of the inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. PIC was informed that test strips are required at all times in order to properly test sanitizer levels. Repeat Violation: 2nd Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 08/29/25.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Aug 14, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection by 08.22.25. Inspection report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with a CFPM at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC was informed that an employee with a CFPM must be at the facility during 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
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Observed no written procedures for bodily fluids at the time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. PIC was informed to have either a spill kit or written procedures at the facility so that employees are aware of the cleaning process. PIC was handed written procedures for the clean up of bodily fluids. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no sign in the women's restroom that instructs employees to wash their hands. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC was informed of the importance of hand washing signs and was handed a sign to place in the restroom. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.
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Observed covered containers of shredded cheese in the reach in fridge located in the back area of the facility at a temperature of 50 F. Employee stated that they were prepped an hour ago. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. PIC was informed that in order for TCS items to cool properly they must be placed in fridge uncovered. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed expired quaternary test strips at the time of the inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. PIC was informed that test strips are required at all times in order to properly test sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 08/22/25.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jan 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.Re-Inspection will occur 02-09-24On 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Gerardo Hernandez
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco>>Observed on the rear storage rack an employee cup without a lid and straw.>>Employee drinks shall have a lid and straw to prevent contamination from hands.>>Provide a lid and a straw for employee drinks.>>Person In Charge discarded cup.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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-Safety Operator-Resources.>>Observed the menu without consumer advisory for foods that are cook to order.>>Provide a consumer advisory on menu informing the public of the risk of consuming undercook foods.>>Correct prior to re-inspection on 02-09-24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Sep 22, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via emailCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Gerardo Mercado
Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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. Observed hand washing sink next to prep sink did not have hand washing signage. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Provided hand washing signage to PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.>>> Observed menu option to add fried egg to the burger. Discussed with PIC if the egg or burgers are cooked under temperature or "cooked to order". PIC said burgers are always cooked well done and eggs can be ordered under cooked. Observing the menu there is not a consumer advisory notifying a consumer that they are going to eat something that is raw or undercooked or includes ingredients that are raw or undercooked and the associated health risks. Discussed with PIC to either cook the fried egg all the way or add a consumer advisory to the menu that includes a disclosure and a reminder. PIC stated they will no longer serve eggs under cooked. 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 →