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La Jolla Acai Bowls

A

1701 E Warner Rd, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88646

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.

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) having written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events. Emailed department guidance for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events.

2025

Jun 12, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ice cream scoop stored in a container of 72*F water. Manager removed scoop to dishwashing. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply.

2024

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Violation has been corrected. Operator has replaced the RO system with a filter system that does not require an RPZ.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.Reviewed allergens and illness policy with the manager. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jason R.

Feb 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Per operator, establishment is still awaiting parts for repair. Reinspection has been rescheduled for 3/5/24.

Feb 21, 2024Routine1 priorityB°

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 main address.Reviewed sanitizing equipment, temperature control, illness policy, date marking and approved sources with PICs. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason Rodie

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System....Establishment has installed an RO water system without appropriate back flow prevention. Please install a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) valve of remove the RO system prior to reinspection 2/28/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jennifer.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Stephanie Pimbert

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source.....Brownies available for service were made in a home kitchen that is not registered with the AZDHS Cottage Food, nor labeled with required information. Embargoed, manager removed them from service. Please ensure food is from approved sources only. Provided information on AZDHS Cottage Food program requirements to the manager. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →