Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 22, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of grease buildup underneath the fryer and the flat top area. Clean at a frequency that prevents soiled accumulation of grease build up. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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

Inspector's notes

Observed one glass bulb missing a light shield located above the hand wash station. Please provide protective shielding prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

Jul 30, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple ladles and serving utensils with left over food debris on the surface stored with the clean utensils. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge placed the ladle in the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 66.5*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 39*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained 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.

May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 23, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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 1 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

Aug 8, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple cockroaches at various stages of life throughout mobile food unit. Establishment shall remain free of insects, rodents and pests. Person in charge stated he will have the unit fumigated. Please correct 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 hot dogs, sausage links, sliced cheese, chicken patties, shredded monteray jack cheese, raw beef chorizo, cooked steak, cooked rice, cooked chicken, and raw eggs stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging between 38*F to 41*F. It is unknown how long food items had been in refrigeration 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.

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 conducted at Ralph's commissary.Emailed report to operator at time of inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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-181At Office: N,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Manny O.,Water Sample: N

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 26, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 conducted in field at Ralph's commissary.Emailed report.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Virginia Flores

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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →

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Inspection history10 on record

2026

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2023

This address holds 54 food permits

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