Ralph's Snack Bar
A°4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-15-0324
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.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 19, 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.
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of grease buildup on the surface of the fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment 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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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Jun 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mobile food unit not in use -months of operation reduced
2024
Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following food items stored in cold holding reach-in unit with internal temperatures ranging from 46*F to 54*F, cheese, raw beef, raw shell eggs, cooked rice and cooked sausage links. The amount of time the food was left out of temperature was unknown. Food items were embargoed. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the single reach-in unit with an ambient temperature of 58.1*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The reach-in unit was repaired at time of inspection and observed with an internal temperature of 34.9*F. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a light shield missing above the flat top grill. Please provide a light shield 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
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
Nov 16, 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
Aug 1, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 made in person, US Mail, or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and provided to Fernando OlmosApproved to sell or giveaway produce, nuts, and pre-packaged, individually wrapped, properly labeled food items from approved source only. Frozen foods must be maintained frozen and sold to the consumer frozen.All food preparation and including grilling, barbecuing, cooking, displaying, serving, and storage must be done inside the Mobile Food Type III unit.Mobile Food Type II and III units shall operate from a commissary or other fixed food service establishment and shall report at least daily to such location for all supplies and for cleaning and service operations.Mobile Food Type I-III establishments shall at all times remain vehicle mounted and readily movable. No permanent utility connections are permitted. Any utility connection shall be of temporary, quick-disconnect design.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.At Office: Y,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Fernando Olmos
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed grease accumulation on the hood/griddle wall/equipment/cooking section area. Clean and maintain all areas free of organic build-up accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-01-0001 · last inspected Jun 1, 2026
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- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3C°Permit MF-01-0009 · last inspected Aug 11, 2026
- 88Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-01-0013 · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
- 92Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-05-0079 · last inspected Sep 15, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-09-0180 · last inspected Jul 16, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-10-0333 · last inspected Aug 3, 2026
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3D°Permit MF-10-0403 · last inspected May 14, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-10-0518 · last inspected Jul 16, 2026
- 88Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-10-0590 · last inspected Jul 30, 2026
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-11-0107 · last inspected May 6, 2026
- 89Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-12-0064 · last inspected Mar 27, 2026
- 97Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-12-0136 · last inspected Aug 11, 2026
- 94Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-12-0535 · last inspected Jun 30, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-13-0494 · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-15-0218 · last inspected May 6, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-15-0236 · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
- 93Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-15-0458 · last inspected Sep 3, 2026
- 92Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-16-0300 · last inspected Aug 3, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-16-0668 · last inspected Jul 16, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-17-0074 · last inspected Aug 5, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-17-0360 · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
- 90Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-17-0364 · last inspected Jul 22, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-17-0650 · last inspected May 14, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-18-0065 · last inspected May 6, 2026
- 84Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-18-0393 · last inspected Aug 3, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-18-0396 · last inspected Jun 30, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-18-0541 · last inspected Aug 5, 2026
- 86Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-19-0022 · last inspected Jul 30, 2026
- 91Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3BPermit MF-19-0107 · last inspected Sep 15, 2026
- 96Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-19-0278 · last inspected Aug 5, 2026
- 94Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-19-0351 · last inspected Jul 16, 2026
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-19-0575 · last inspected Sep 11, 2026
- 89Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-19-0583 · last inspected Jun 2, 2026
- 92Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-19-0673 · last inspected Apr 22, 2026
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3C°Permit MF-19-0693 · last inspected Aug 12, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-19-0846 · last inspected May 6, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-19-0890 · last inspected Jun 2, 2026
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-20-0156 · last inspected May 6, 2026
- 96Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-20-0470 · last inspected Sep 2, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-22-0574 · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-22-0652 · last inspected Jun 10, 2026
- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-23-0731 · last inspected Apr 22, 2026
- 97Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-24-0211 · last inspected May 13, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-98-0001 · last inspected May 13, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-98-0004 · last inspected Aug 4, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-98-0005 · last inspected Aug 3, 2026
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- 100Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF2500146 · last inspected May 14, 2026
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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 →