Taste of Philly
B°1900 E 5th St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404738
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
No CFPM certificate for PIC at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC was advised to plan for having an employee with a CFPM certificate for every shift. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed cloth towels used for cleaning grill inside hand wash sink basin as well as no paper towels/hand drying provision at hand wash sink. PIC relocated cloth towels blocking handwash sink to "wash" compartment of 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection and was instructed to keep towels within 6 feet of hand sink. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall with some caulking beginning to deteriorate. Re-caulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temp aluminum-based silicone, as needed. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5th repeat violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Jan 26, 2026Routine1 coreA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall. Re-caulk the ventilation hood gaps with an aluminum-based silicone, as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (4th CONSECUTIVE).
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
2025
Sep 24, 2025Routine1 coreA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall. Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with an aluminum based silicone, as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE)
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Jun 24, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed reheating with person-in-charge (PIC). Ensure cooked meat is reheated to at least 165*F within 2 hours, and hot held at least to 135*F. Discussed with PIC reheating cooled steak directly on flat top grill and once it has reached 165*F for at least 15 seconds, transferring to a pan on flat top to hot hold.
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
Inspector's notes
Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall. Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with an aluminum based silicone, as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (2ND CONSECUTIVE)
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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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 →