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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-19-0890

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

Score based on 8 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.

100
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 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 2, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Inspected at commissary kitchen.

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

Inspector's notes

Overhead lightbulbs were missing protective shielding. Please ensure light fixture bulbs have protective shielding to protect clean equipment and food from potential contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Repeat Violation 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed dust buildup throughout interior surfaces of mobile food unit. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Oct 3, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Months reduced

Jun 5, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed four glass light bulbs above the 3-comparmtent sink and reach-in prep table area missing protective shielding. Please provide light shields 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

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

2023

Dec 14, 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 rights acknowledged by Aude R.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

Oct 23, 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 violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection was conducted at Ralphs CommissaryInspection rights were acknowledged by Manny O.Inspection report was emailed.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) 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-181.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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →