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Snowfox

A

9900 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88785

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 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 history10 on record

2026

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

2025

Sep 2, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. No cold water available at the hand washing sink, only water available was 118*F. Manager adjusted the cold shut-off and restored cold water at the sink. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Jun 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Pan of raw tuna stored on top of pan of cooked crab in the two-door reach-in. PIC moved items to proper storage. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Vacuum-packaged raw tuna labeled to keep frozen thawing in intact packaging in the back walk-in. 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.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2024

Sep 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please ensure TCS food is stored below the proper fill limit in the the cold wells to maintain 41*F or or below.Please maintain a copy of the pH testing procedures available on premises.

Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Mike.Discussed requirements of the rice acidification variance 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected time per EHS request ,Signer: Mike Nibawi Bik

Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Mike. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Nibawi Bik

2023

Oct 30, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory to check acidification of sushi rice before and after it is processed through the sushi roller. The pH did not rise after use of the roller. The pH meter was calibrated on 4.0 and 7.0 pH solutions to be accurate. The batch pH done by the manager earlier in the day was 4.01. All tests done at the time of the advisory were done in the same manner and using the same equipment. Test on the main batch done at the time of the advisory read pH 4.03. Tests on two batches of acidified rice that had been stored in the rolling machine and then rolled were 3.89 and 3.90. This is a drop in pH by between 0.11 and 0.14 after use of the roller.

Oct 2, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) _ Grade and had _ Priority, _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 Mike. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Nibawi Bik

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection.......Packaged raw fish sushi stored above packaged cooked sushi in the front display cooler. Manager moved items to proper storage. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →