Ralph's Snack Bar
B°4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-24-0211
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 7 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 history8 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 82*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 40*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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the doors to the reach-in prep table not closing properly. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of grease underneath the fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces 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
Inspector's notes
Observed four sets of glass bulbs missing the protective shielding. Please provide the 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
Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Renewal attestationPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a missing screen above the hand wash station. Please provide a new screen prior to next routine inspection to protect outer openings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
May 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Renewal AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed one overhead protective screen in mobile food unit in disrepair. 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 inspeciton.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak in plumbing under three sole handwash station. 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
2024
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of Raid bug spray stored under handwash station. 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 spray at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple cockroaches at various stages of life throughout mobile food unit. The mobile food establishment shall maintain the premise free of insects, rodents and pests. Person in charge stated he will have the mobile unit fumigated prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed 6 overhead light fixtures without protective shields. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheddar cheese, raw bacon, raw eggs, cooked chicken, cooked beef, sliced ham, cooked hamburger patties, and french fries stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 36*F-41*F. It is unknown how long food items have been stored 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 14, 2024Routine1 coreA°
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 Raul P.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Approved to permit.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,Signer: Raul P.
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding >>>One of the glass light fixtures was missing its shield at time if inspection. Advised operator the glass light fixtures must have protective shielding to prevent physical contamination and injury. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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.
- 91Mobile Food AnnualB°Permit MF-11-0279 · last inspected Oct 28, 2025
- 95Mobile Food AnnualA°Permit MF-15-0169 · last inspected Oct 28, 2025
- 89Mobile Food AnnualB°Permit MF-22-0306 · last inspected Jun 11, 2025
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-01-0001 · last inspected Jun 1, 2026
- 95Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-01-0004 · last inspected May 14, 2026
- 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
- 99Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3A°Permit MF-15-0324 · 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
- 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
- 59Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3B°Permit MF-99-0003 · last inspected Jun 25, 2026
- 98Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3APermit MF2404335 · last inspected Aug 19, 2026
- 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 →