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Kiss the Chef Catering

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6340 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-89903

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

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 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 history15 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC is in the process of getting CFPM recertified. Email with exam voucher was sent. Bleach and first aid kit on site, emailed vomit and cleanup procedures.Consumer advisory document sent. Discussed examples provided on document.

Feb 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No active prep, facilities inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. PIC is currently in the process of renewing their certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

2025

Oct 2, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed that a vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedure is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. PIC is currently in the process of renewing their certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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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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 the faucets at the three-compartment sink and the two-compartment sink leaking when turned on. Discussed with owner that the faucets need to be repaired and brought back into good condition. 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

May 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC's Certification expired a few months ago, they are working on getting re-certified. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. PIC stated that they are in the process of renewing their Food Protection Manager Certificate. 2. No food production was happening at time of inspection, a facilities inspection was conducted.

2024

Nov 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Nov 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation occurring at time of inspection, facilities inspection was conducted. Reviewed cooking and holding temperatures with PIC.

Mar 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Facilities inspection, as location is not doing food preparation at the current time.Met with Chef Ed, and emailed report and confirmed email.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about sewer pipes, and test strips.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Edward Farmer

Mar 27, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Made appointment with Chef for an inspection tomorrow (3-28-24) at 4pm.

2023

Oct 31, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 Ed.Reviewed illness policy with the manager. and provided a copy of FDA form 1B. 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: Edward Farmer

Oct 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Left phone message requesting current status and when an inspection may be conducted.

Oct 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Lights were out and no one was present.

Oct 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Emailed the operator to arrange a time for an inspection.

Jul 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment confirmed to be closed by PIC, between June-July for vacation. Months of operation adjustment is needed to reflect these changes.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →