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Tom's BBQ Tempe

115 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Health inspection grade
B
85/100Official score

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Inspected
Jun 30, 2026
Inspected by
Maricopa Health Dept.
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Inspection details
CountyMaricopa

What the inspector found

  • Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible: 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Addl Notes: Observed soap at handwashing sink next to ice machine, but not sink on the other side of wall. Informed PIC that handwashing sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided soap f
  • Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display: 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Addl Notes: Observed plastic containers of sugar, flour, and salt with scoop handles (and styrofoam bowls used as scoops) sitting in contact with dry condiments. Informed PIC that In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water
  • Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored: 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed stored wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket next to ice cream machine (front) at 25 ppm (chlorine). Informed PIC that chlorine sanitizer must be maintained at 50 ppm - 100 ppm. PIC adjusted concentration at time of inspection. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitiz
  • Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices: 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed drainage pipes from ice machine with an air-break where a 1in air gap is required. Informed PIC that a 1in air-gap is required for all drainage pipes to prevent backflow. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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