Ralph's Snack Bar
A°4501 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-16-0024
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationPredefined 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.
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 22, 2024Routine2 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed can of Ortho cockroach pesticide stored under three-compartment sink. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, shall be allowed in a food establishment. Person in charge removed pesticide from mobile food unit at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed sole reach-in refrigeration unit with an ambient temperature of 59.7*F. No food was observed in the refrigeration unit. Inadequate amount of refrigeration. Establishment must provide sufficient refrigeration for Ready to Eat and TCS food items to be held at 41*F or below. Mobile food unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection and obtained an ambient temperature of 40.4*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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 overhead protective screens missing from mobile food unit. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak at base of faucet at three-compartment sink. Plumbing shall be maintained and in good repair. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 overhead light fixtures 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
Mar 14, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at Ralphs Commissary.Inspection rights were acknowledged by David A.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-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: David Abarcav
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: 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. o Observed two knives with organic matter that were stored with the clean utensils. Discussed with operator that all utensils shall be cleaned to the sight and touch. Operator placed the knives in the 3-compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 23, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Fernando O.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at Ralph's Commissary.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: Fernando Olmos
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. >>>The refrigerator on the mobile unit was holding at 53*F at time of inspection. The person in charge was advised that the cooling capacity of this equipment must reach below 41*F. The mechanic on site was able to repair the unit. Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine2 foundation2 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 Karla M.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: Karla M
Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator o Observed one can of Bug Stop and one can of Orthene in one of the storage compartments under the 3-compartment sink. Because of the toxicity of restricted use pesticides, they can only be applied by certified operator. Operator discarded the Bug Stop and Orthene. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 47.3*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 36.3*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected o Observed three screens above the food prep and 3-compartment sink area of the unit to be torn or missing. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by, filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. Unit was taken to the mechanic on site and all three screens were replaced. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting o Observed one light out above the cook line. Unit was taken to the mechanic on site and a light bulb was installed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Nov 1, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection completed at Ralph's Commissary. Inspection report sent to email provided. 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 change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernando Olmos
This address holds 3 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 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →