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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-98-0004

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

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 4, 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 history11 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 2, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 71*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 35*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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of grease and dust on a fan directly above the reach-in prep table. 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed the following items being carried over in the reach in unit at time of inspection: hot dogs, raw chicken, eggs, raw beef, burger patties, cooked sausage and cheese. Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Food items were embargoed. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

Apr 22, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Nov 19, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of dirt and debris on a fan directly above the reach-in prep table. 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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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a missing light shield for a set of glass light bulbs above the hand wash station. Please provide 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

Aug 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the unit's fridge holding at 57*F at the time of inspection. The person in charge (PIC) was informed that cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC entered in a work order to repair cooling unit onsite at the time of inspection. Unit was repaired to hold at the proper cold holding temperature. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed one light fixture in the unit without proper shielding for the bulb. The PIC was informed that all bulbs must be covered/shielded in order to protect the employees and food items from potential contamination should the bulb break. PIC entered a work order at the time of inspection to add shield to light fixture. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

2024

Oct 14, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed container of Orthene ant killer 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. Inspector removed container at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed one overhead protective screen 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 inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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

Inspector's notes

Observed one overhead light fixture without protective shield. 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

#57 — MCEHC Mobile Food RequirementsCounty code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d

Inspector's notes

Observed queso fresco, burritos, cooked chorizo, cooked rice, cooked steak, cooked hamburger patties, cooked chicken, cooked beans, raw chorizo, raw hot dogs, raw beef, shredded cheese, sliced ham and raw eggs stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 34*F to 41*F. It is unknown how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Excessive steps such as carry over shall not occur on mobile food 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.

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Bertha H.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at Ralph's Snack Bar.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-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bertha Hernandez,Food Manager Licenses: 1

2023

Oct 3, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Inspection conducted at commissary. Inspection report sent to email on file. 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: Manny Ortiz

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Repeat Violation Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed third screen from the front in mobile unit's ceiling had tear in the screen and the first and second screen from the front where popped out and bent. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to either replace or repair screens prior next routine inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Repeat Violation Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed non-slip mat on floor was worn away and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to remove mat or replace with surface that is smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Aug 21, 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 Bertha H.Report was printed.Inspection conducted at the Mobile Food Office.Approved to renew.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Fernando Olmos

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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →