PlateScore

Café Zupas

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105 W University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504678

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.

94
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 25, 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 history3 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Inspection Upon Request EHR2600662No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 19, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC proper cooling methods of 4 inches or less.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an in use high temperature dishwasher with an internal ambient temperature hitting 148*F at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC when food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. PIC switched to utilize the three compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several clean dishes stacked away as wet. Discussed with PIC All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked dishware to allow for proper airdrying at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Inspector's notes

Observed liquid coming from under the wall in the bathroom hallway. Per PIC the water is coming from a hallway behind the wall that the facility does not have access to. Discussed with PIC to address the cause of the leak and clean up the water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee purses and drinks stored above boxes of single use cutlery. Discussed with PIC personal drinks, foods and items shall be stored below single use items, foods, food contact surfaces, equipment and clean linens. PIC relocated all items appropriately at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to prevent all standing water in the facility overnight with the hallway space and the soda nozzles/gaskets.

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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 →