Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 21, 2025Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed one damaged screen above the flat top grill. Please repair the screen prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

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

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris inside the reach-in prep table. Clean at a frequency that prevents soiled accumulation of grease and food debris build up. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed two sets of glass bulbs without a protective shielding above the service window and hand wash sink. 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

Jun 10, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

At the time of the inspection there were multiple sponges, a bottle of dawn dish soap and a spray bottle of Awesome placed in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed items from the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed three sets of glass light bulbs missing the protective light shields above the hand wash station and prep area. Please provide new 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple packages of cheese being carried over for the next day of service stored inside the reach-in prep table. 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.

Jun 5, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

During the inspection, employee entered the mobile food establishment and began to don gloves to work at the grill and handle food without washing his hands. Employee was educated that the hands must be properly washed when changing task. The employee properly washed his hand prior and put on new gloves prior to returning to working with food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, containers of French fries, cheese, chicken tenders, chicken patties, cooked jalapenos, beef patties and sour cream were holding at 50*F to 61*F in the refrigerator. The person in charge did not know how long the items were in the refrigerator, which was off and thus voluntarily discarded the items. Ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety foods are held cold at 41*F or below at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

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

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, the refrigerator was not on, and the ambient temperature was 58 degrees with numerous foods not at proper cold holding temperature. The person in charge turned on the truck and refrigerator and the refrigerator reached proper cold holding temperature. Ensure the refrigerator is properly functioning at all times 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.

2024

Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Isidoro L.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-181Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Isidoro Libraros

2023

Sep 21, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted at Mobile Food Office. Inspection report printed and provided at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.At time of inspection, refrigeration measured at 33*F. Suspension lifted. Okay to renew. This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made by phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. Payment can always be made in person at any regional office. We accept check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Note:Discussed with operator that rear signage is faded and to replace prior to next routine 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)Signer: Isidoro Libreros,Award: Not Participating

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Observed second screen from front on ceiling was bent. Discussed with operator to repair or replace in order to prevent contamination. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and provided to Fernando OlmosInspected at the mobile food office.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.Signer: Fernando Olmos,Revoke / Suspend: N,Printed In Spanish: N,Embargo Lbs: 69,Award: Not Participating,At Office: Y

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. The following tcs foods were found inside the reach-in refrigerator for an unknown amount of time out of temperature;sliced lettuce 54F, cooked chicken patties 62F, raw bacon 61F, cooked pork 65F, raw beef picadillo 71F, hamburger patties 70F, nacho cheese 70F, sour cream 70F, hot dogs 63F, mozzarella cheese sticks 68F, cooked rice 68F, cooked carne asada (beef) 64F, French fries 52F, sliced tomatoes 64F, Cheddar cheese 65F. Operator in charge removed all the items from the refrigerator and voluntarily discarded the items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

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. Observed the temperature of the only reach-in refrigerator holding at 58F along with tcs foods holding out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Fix refrigerator and ensue it maintains at 41F or below at all times. Fix by re-inspection. Mobile food establishment was suspension at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 22, 2023Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 foundation

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Maricopa County policy requires suspension of the operating permit of businesses with serious conditions constituting an imminent public health threat. Your permit is hereby suspended. If desired, you may request a hearing within 15 days. When violations are corrected call this office for a reinspection to reinstate your operating permit. If violations are not corrected or if a hearing is not requested within 25 days, your operating permit will be revoked.Inspection report printed and provided to Fernando Olmos & IsidoroPrinted In Spanish: No,Award: Not Participating,At Office: Yes,Signer: Fernando Olmos,Revoke / Suspend: Yes,Review Complete: CHECKED

#11 — Gross Insanitary Conditions that may Endanger Public Health (ISFD)Priority foundation4-301.11

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. Observed the temperature of the only reach-in refrigerator holding at 58F along with tcs foods holding out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Fix refrigerator and ensue it maintains at 41F or below at all times. Fix by re-inspection. Mobile food establishment was suspension at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →

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Inspection history11 on record

2026

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2023

This address holds 54 food permits

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