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Cuties Lemonade & More

B°

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83619

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

92
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 26, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper usage of hand washing sink.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitizer on site at beginning of inspection. PIC was able to obtain sanitizer by end of inspection. Informed PIC that food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitizer (0ppm) at sanitizer bucket at time of inspection, and wet wiping cloth on counter next to water dispenser. Informed PIC that all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations of 50ppm - 100ppm for chlorine solution. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Feb 26, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee enter beverage stand from outside, put away personal belongings, and don gloves by touching the outside of gloves and begin beverage preparation without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Also discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

2025

Oct 15, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 25, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Observed custom build juice press machine. Custom machinery requires approval. Onsite follow-up will be conducted.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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

Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC stated that they may be adding frozen precooked chicken and fries to the menu. Establishment has added a counter-top air fryer for this purpose. Discussed with PIC that employees will need to obtain a Food Protection Manager Certificate once the chicken and fries are added due to those items being open, TCS foods.

2024

Oct 8, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three plastic containers of marchiano cherries and 6 gallons of snow cone syrup stored inside a cabinet on the floor, underneath the prep sink and next to the air gap of the RPZ. Informed PIC that the food needs to be moved from underneath the sink, to an area where contamination cannot occur from premises. PIC moved the items to another area, properly stored off of the ground and away from contamination sources. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

May 20, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory to drop off written report

May 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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: Jose P.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......Faucet at the 3 comp sink is leaking at the base and is wrapped in a towel. Please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 6, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the contact address.Reviewed illness policy with PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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: Ellie Garcia

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 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →