Foch Cafe & Bistro
A°21 E 6th St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84448
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) hot pickling vs. cold pickling date marking. 2) bottling hot sauce without a variance. 3) process in review for local pastry challenge studies.
Inspector's notes
Observed large package fillet thawed in the walk-in within the original package. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed faucet at sink at the entrance of the bar to be rough with calcium build up and dripping with the valves turned off. Discussed with PIC All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) When ready to use time as public health control (TPHC) facility shall have a policy on the items that specifically used under the four hour window along with keeping log of the product. 2) verify the deli containers and lids are deemed as reusable and not single use containers.
2025
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked mushrooms & caramelized onions in the prep table with temperatures between 50 to 53*F at time of inspection. Per PIC, mushrooms and onions were in the prep table the day prior and were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Observed establishment made bloody mary mix with temperatures of 49*F in a reach-in at the bar. Per PIC, bloody mary mix was in the fridge from the day prior and voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Observed ambient temperature of the reach-in at 49.1*F at time of inspection. PIC stated they will discontinue utilizing fridge until it is able to hold TCS food items 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. 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 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles and soda dispenser at the bar at time of inspection. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). 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.
Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: - Discussed variance guidance regarding frozen dessert at time of inspection. Provided PIC with guidance sheets on frozen dessert at time of inspection.
Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Signer: Charles S.
2023
Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charles S.
Aug 22, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Charles S.
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Observed multiple holes in walls throughout the back of house of the facility. Observed damaged wall between the prep sink and the 3-compartment sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about sealing holes and fixing walls to make a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →