The Spaghetti Shack
A°6340 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-90640
Score based on 14 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.
Score over time
Inspection history15 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 2, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No active catering at time of inspection, facilities inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. 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
2025
Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed that a vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedure needs to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure via email. 2. Discussed test strips requirements with PIC. 3. No food production was occurring for catering was occurring at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed three large-covered metal containers stacked in the bottom of a reach-in refrigerator containing tomato sauce with internal temperatures ranging 48*F-59*F. The ambient temperature of the unit was 38.9*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC informed that the sauce was made the night prior and had been in the unit ever since. Informed PIC that the sauce needs to be discarded due to not meeting cooling parameters, reaching 41*F or below within 4 hours. PIC discarded the sauce at time of inspection. Sauce was embargoed. After discussing with PIC, it is likely that the improper cooling time was a result of covering and stacking the containers of sauce prior to cooling. Provided cooling and cooling methods guidance documents via email. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of frozen meatballs and a container of frozen chicken thawing on the prep table at room temperature. PIC informed that these items had been sitting out for 20-30 minutes. Informed PIC that all frozen foods need to be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. The containers were placed in the refrigerator to properly thaw at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris underneath equipment and food residues dried on the walls throughout the kitchen. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, debris, and food residues. Discussed the importance of preventing pests through cleaning with PIC. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 9, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Hot water under pressure and at least 100*F has been supplied to all hand wash sinks.
Inspector's notes
Observed noodles at 45*F in portioned bags, noodles were cooked 30 minutes prior. PIC stated that they were given an ice bath for ten minutes, then portioned into the bags and then placed into the fridge. Informed PIC that the noodles need to be cooled down to 41*F prior to be portioned into the bags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Apr 23, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed noodles at 45*F in portioned bags, noodles were cooked 30 minutes prior. PIC stated that they were given an ice bath for ten minutes, then portioned into the bags and then placed into the fridge. Informed PIC that the noodles need to be cooled down to 41*F prior to be portioned into the bags. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed the hand sink in the restroom to stop providing hot water after being ran for a few seconds. PIC stated that there is a work order in place for the sink. Hot water must be provided to the hand sink prior to reinspection. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/2/2025.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with managerOn 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: A,Signer: Aly Cillay
2023
Oct 23, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Bianca.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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,Signer: Bianca Stimson
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. .....Container of real butter held on the prep table a few hours at 77*F internally. PIC stated butter went in and out of the cooler and held on the prep table to soften on a daily basis. PIC discarded the butter and put new batch under time control with proper discard. Reviewed time/temperature requirements for TCS foods. Embargoed listed under the E&D permit. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Discussed storage of chafing fluid.No catering orders being prepared at time of inspection.Facilities inspection conducted.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Arielle L.
This address holds 3 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →