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Tempe Water and Ice Store

A

7520 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89201

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Apr 23, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC chemicals shall be stored in a way that prevents contamination of foods, food contact surfaces and equipment, usually low and in a designated spot.

Apr 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: person in charge (PIC) is currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework.

2025

Sep 19, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC chemicals shall be stored in a way that prevents contamination of foods, food contact surfaces and equipment, usually low and in a designated spot.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a blue water softener tank in the back of the facility to have a leak. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace as all equipment shall be in good repair. Per PIC the softener is obsolete, and parts are hard to find. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed facility to store computer parts and equipment from their other business throughout the back of the facility on shelves next to equipment and items used for the food permit. Per PIC they also do electronic repair from the facility. Discussed the computer parts and equipment that is not necessary for the food permit shall be stored separately. Also discussed if equipment isn't used for either business to not store onsite. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Apr 23, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to separate storage of computer business parts from all food contact surfaces.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a blue water softener tank in the back of the facility to have a slight leak. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace as all equipment shall be in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Nov 6, 2024Routine4 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed holes in wall around the drainage pipe of the ice cream scoop water well. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to have the openings closed and sealed to avoid the pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a blue water softener tank and the faucet at the three compartment sink to have a slight leak. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace as all equipment shall be in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed at the three-compartment sink to have a white film buildup creating the basins to no longer be a smooth and cleanable surface. Discussed with PIC to clean the three-compartment sink at a frequency to avoid accumulation. PIC cleaned the three compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Vahe Amirbekyan

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected >>>Observed holes in wall around the drainage pipe of the ice cream scoop water well. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to have the openings closed and sealed to avoid the pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from our inspection.Report was emailed. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Obtain a Food Service Manager Certification. 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, orContact 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 websitettps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Vahe A. - Owner

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →