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Ralph's Snack Bar

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4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-11-0107

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

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Feb 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 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 history10 on record

2026

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 11, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed a fan with dust and debris directly above the reach-in prep table. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 30, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed on overhead light fixture with insufficient light intensity. Insufficient lighting in an area • 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. Mobile food unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection. 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: Observed one overhead light fixture without protective shield. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. • An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. Mobile unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection report printed and provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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: Andre T.

2023

Dec 12, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at Ralphs Commissary.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Fernando O.Inspection report was emailed and verified.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernando Olmos

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. o At the time of the inspection there were objects placed in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed items from the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. o Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 58*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 39.9*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding o Observed a light shield missing above the 3-compartment sink. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic on site and a light shield was provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Oct 26, 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: Manny Ortiz

This address holds 54 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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →