Tempe Preparatory Academy

1251 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-82956

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator emailed inspector stating that they are going to discontinue the sale of refrigerated TCS foods. Email is attached in permit files.

Oct 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed yogurt and string cheese with internal temperatures ranging 47*F-51*F stored in the refrigerated reach in unit. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 46.2*F, measured using min/max. PIC stated that the unit was stocked about four hours prior to inspection. Facility does not possess alternate refrigeration, except for freezers. Informed PIC that the yogurt and cheese need to be discarded. All yogurt and cheese were discarded at time of inspection - see embargo form. Discussed with PIC that the unit cannot be used to store TCS foods until it is capable of holding them at 41*F or below. PIC agreed to discontinue TCS food storage in the unit until it is capable of holding them at 41*F or below. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in refrigerator holding TCS foods above 41*F. The internal temperature of the unit was 46.2*F, measured using min/max. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/24/2025.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Wayne Porter

2023

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Geoff and Wayne.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Wayne Porter

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →