Ralph's Snack Bar

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4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043

Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-22-0652

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

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Inspected at commissary kitchen. Of note: please ensure time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are not carried over on the mobile food unit for next-day service.

Sep 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a large amount of grease buildup along the vent system above the flat top grill. The ventilation hood system shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-301.14 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy

2024

Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 18, 2024Routine2 coreA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed black organic matter build-up at ventilation filters above flat top grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Please 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small leak at faucet of three-compartment sink. All 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

Jul 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Feb 7, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at ralphs 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: 1,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Andrea S.,Water Sample: N

#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. Observed multiple dishes stored in handwashing sink. The handwash sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Person in charge removed dishes from handwash sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-501.17

Priority Foundation-4-501.17, Pf: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents. 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. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink with no sanitizing solution in the sanitizing compartment. Employee filled sanitizing compartment with quaternary solution and re-washed dishes properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed leak in pipes under hand wash sink. Improper repair of maintenance of any portion of the plumbing system may result in potential health hazards, such as cross contamination, backflow, or leakage. These conditions may result in the contaminations of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service articles. It may contribute to obnoxious odors or nuisances and can affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment that depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform intended functions. Operator took mobile unit to onsite repairman at time of inspection and issue was corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 16, 2023RoutineA°

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 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,Signer: Pedro D.,Water Sample: N

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9g(1)(2); MF Type III

~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9g(1)(2); MF Type III - Food service openings are not limited to 324 square inches or less and/or multiple openings are not at least 18" apart. Observed damaged overhead screen protector. Openings shall be limited to 324 square inches each and equipped with a screen. Recommended the screen be replaced prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Oct 2, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Pedro D.Report was emailed and operator contacted to verify delivery.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office with Badge #254.Approved to renew.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Pedro Diaz

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 →