Shawarma Factory
A°521 S College Av, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment · Permit FD-84280
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2025
Aug 21, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Aug 12, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about resealing sinks and other fixtures back to wall at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed shaved chicken and gyro meat with temperatures between 95 to 112*F in a hot holding well at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), chicken and gyro meat were placed into hot holding unit less than an hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, baba ghanoush, hummus, garlic sauce, dolmas, tzatziki, and cooked beef in a prep table all with temperatures between 50 to 53*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were placed into the prep table 4 hours prior to inspection and were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. PIC called out repairman at time of inspection.Observed ambient temperature of prep table at 55.5*F at time of inspection (see #33). 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ambient temperature of prep table at 55.5*F at time of inspection. Observed multiple TCS food items in prep table with temperatures between 50 to 53*F at time of inspection. 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 8/21.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no chlorine test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes bleach to sanitize their food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. PIC bought chlorine test strips at time of inspection and provided receipt. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-Missing all guidesheets,Signer: Nebal A.
Jan 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Abdul A.
2023
Sep 14, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed cooling procedures with person in charge (PIC).- 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Abdul R.
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed chlorine sanitizer attached to the an Accurate quaternary ammonia dispenser and is dispensing a chlorine level that is to low. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about repairing equipment and getting the chemical dispenser properly adjusted. PIC will make chlorine sanitizer solution by hand until the dispenser is properly adjusted. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →