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Toast Houz Cafe

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1215 W Washington St, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501100

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

82
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)69
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut watermelon at 52*F and parfaits at 66*F in the display cold holding unit located at the front counter, per PIC had been placed there at 9am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. It was discovered the air vents were blocked, PIC had them unblocked. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed cut pepperoni in the first tall cold holding unit across from the 3-comp sink with a date-mark of 8/26. Observed in the second tall cold holding unit across from the 3-comp sink, portioned ham with a date-mark of 8/25. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed salmon in ROP packaging which states to remove the fish prior to thawing. 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. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date-marking.

2025

Oct 31, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping operational permit on hand and displayed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed wall mounted chemical dispenser connected to mop sink via y-valve downstream from a faucet with an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) device, with the system under full pressure. System was turned off and y-valve and chemical dispenser were disconnected at time. Please ensure only approved plumbing systems are installed and faucets equipped with AVB devices are not submit to continuous pressure and abuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Oct 30, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →