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Raffaele's Gourmet

B°

4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-06-0029

Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.

Score based on 11 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.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 18, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork, cooked rice, and cooked beans cold holding at 54-62 degrees. Per PIC food was placed in refrigeration unit greater than 2 hours prier to inspection. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed only refrigeration unit with an ambient air temperature of 64 degrees. informed PIC that cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC repaired cold holding equipment to be able to maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed window with no screen or covering protecting the unit. Informed PIC all outer openings must be protected from the outdoors. PIC will have screen replaced over the weekend. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple TCS foods stored in refrigerator. Per PIC food is leftover from todays service and being saved for tomorrow. Informed PIC that no food is to be carried over from one days service to the next. All food must be used or discarded after service. PIC discarded food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.

May 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 6, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.12

Inspector's notes

Observed container of lemon-scented bleach. PIC explained the scented bleach was used for warewashing. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). PIC removed lemon-scented bleach and replaced with unscented bleach approved for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.12 - Priority: Chemicals for Washing, Treatment, Storage and Processing Fruits and Vegetables, Criteria

2025

Oct 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed two overhead protective screens in disrepair. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: o Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; o Closed, tight-fitting windows; and o Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed one overhead light fixture in mobile food unit with insufficient light intensity. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; • At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and o At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and • At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed raw eggs, raw hot dogs, sliced cheese, raw bacon, raw chorizo, raw steak, raw chicken, sliced ham, cooked chicken wings, cooked steak, and cooked rice stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 36.7*F to 41*F. It is unknown how long food items have been in refrigeration unit. Excessive cooking steps such as carry over shall not occur on the mobile food unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.

2024

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed french fries, raw eggs, shredded monteray jack cheese, cooked rice, raw beef chorizo, hot dogs, sliced ham, raw bacon, sliced cheese, cooked hamburger patties, and cooked shredded beef stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 45.4*F to 65.7*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. It is unknown how long food items have been in refrigeration unit. Food items embargoed 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed french fries, raw eggs, shredded monteray jack cheese, cooked rice, raw beef chorizo, hot dogs, sliced ham, raw bacon, sliced cheese, cooked hamburger patties, and cooked shredded beef stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 45.4*F to 65.7*F. The ambient temperature of the refrigeration unit measured 78.3*F. Inadequate amount of refrigeration for the amount of TCS food on premises. It is unknown how long food items have been in refrigeration unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection. Mobile food unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection and refrigeration unit then measured 41*F.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple cockroaches in various stages of life throughout mobile food unit. Premise shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and pests. Person in charge stated he will have the mobile food unit fumigated prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed french fries, raw eggs, shredded monteray jack cheese, cooked rice, raw beef chorizo, hot dogs, sliced ham, raw bacon, sliced cheese, cooked hamburger patties, and cooked shredded beef stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 45.4*F to 65.7*F. It is unknown how long food items have been in refrigeration unit. Excessive steps such as carry over shall not occur on the mobile food unit. Food items embargoed at time of inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.

Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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.Inspection rights acknowledged by Delasa G.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at Ralph's Snack Bar.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[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Delasa G.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding >>>A light shield was missing from its glass light fixture at time of inspection. Advised operator the cover must be replaced to prevent physical injury and contamination. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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: Fernando Olmos

Oct 23, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernando Olmos

This address holds 8 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 →