Freely Taproom & Kitchen
A1730 E Warner Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83044
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: 1) Discussed with PIC covered trash receptacle requirements in unisex restrooms. 2) Discussed with PIC use restrictions and accessibility of handwashing sinks.
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink next to prep table. Informed 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter build up in white panel inside ice bin (freely bar) and ice scoop container. Informed PIC to increase cleaning frequency of both items. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed made in house ranch sauce without date marking in prep table closest to walk in. PIC stated it was made 2 days back. Informed PIC all RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 multiple drain lines underneath Ice tub in bar area (bar capri) going below flood rim of floor sink, creating an air break when an air gap is required. Advised PIC to shorten front drain lines connected to ice bins (white pipes), and black drain line connected to dishwasher. Observed green water pipe going below flood rim of ice bin in bar area (freely), creating an air break when an air gap is required. Advised PIC to remove green pipe. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Nov 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) all chemicals such as butane torches and lighters shall be stored low and in a way that prevents contamination of single use items, linens, foods, food contact surfaces and equipment. 2) a single permit is approved for Freely & Bar Capri. PIC understands any future violations or observations of imminent health hazards will apply to both facilities within the one permit. If PIC is interested in additional permitting in the future additional equipment may be required and additional permitting costs to each suite could apply. 3) Bar Capri side was not open and operating at time of inspection. ****Observed establishment with an Eating & Drinking (E&D) Class 3 permit cooking and cooling items such as grilled chicken, beef & pork sausage, short ribs, rice arancini, beef & pork bolognaise and fusilli pasta. Advanced prepping and cooling require an E&D Class 4 permit. Establishment is operating as an E&D Class 4 permit; permit has been adjusted, and fee changes have been discussed with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed small refrigerator on Bar Capri side to be holding in house made hummus and in house made dill yogurt sauce at 45*F and 47*F. Per person in charge (PIC) these items have been in the unit since the previous evening. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Discussed to not utilize unit for TCS items until the unit is able to maintain foods at 41*F or less. 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.
Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 1)add a splash guard to protect cornmeal in the kitchen. 2) allow all dishes and equipment to thoroughly dry before stacking. 3) provided Time as control information.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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>>>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.Report sent 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Paul Gillingwater
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required >>>Observed dishes being wet stacked on the rack above the 3 compartment sink. Advised PIC to make sure the dishes are airdried before stacking them. PIC removed the dishes at the time of inspection to rewash and air dry them to limit contaminants. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 10, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Paul Gillingwater
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco ------ Employee drinks observed being stored above active food prep areas. Employee drinks must have a lid and straw and be stored away from/in a manner that cannot contaminate food, drink, and ice for customer consumption. Manager moved drinks to a proper storage area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the back kitchen hand sink between the ice machine and 3 comp with a metal scouring pad and sponges stored in the basin. Discussed that all hand sinks must always be available and used for no other purpose than handwashing. The manager removed the obstructing items at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 an accumulation of food debris on the vegetable dicer blade and pusher and on the can opener blade. PIC stated all items had been cleaned after last use. Discussed maintaining food contact surfaces clean to the sight and touch. All items were moved to the dishwasher to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. *2nd Repeat Violation* 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 a buildup of a speckled black substance on the underside of the ice production area in the ice machine in the back ice machine. Discussed cleaning at a frequency that prevents buildup. The manager stated the machine would be washed, rinsed and sanitized as soon as possible. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →