Arizona Donut Company
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Arizona Donut Company has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed large standing reach-in cooler located opposite of convention oven measured at an ambient temperature of 44.9'F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. FIx unit prior to re-inspection on 08/21/25
4-301.11
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in the back of house near the prep station blocked with kitchen utensils soaking in a container at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) moved the cart to a proper storage area at time of inspection. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing
5-205.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors and racks in the bakers area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive
6-501.12
86
Jul 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked Boba with a temperature of 83*F on time as control with no time stamp. Per employee, Boba was made at 6 a.m. Boba was embargoed at time of inspection. Discussed with employee and person in charge (PIC) about time as control policy. Ensure time and temperature controlled foods for safety (TCS) which are maintained under a time as control policy are are properly documented with the initial time, discard time
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked Boba with a temperature of 83*F on time as control with no time stamp. Per employee, Boba was made at 6 a.m. Boba was embargoed at time of inspection. Discussed with employee and person in charge (PIC) about time as control policy. Ensure time and temperature controlled foods for safety (TCS) which are maintained under a time as control policy are are properly documented with the initial time, discard time
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips available at time of inspection. Establishment utilized quat sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler with ambient temperature of 46.9*F containing TCS food items at time of inspection (see #20). Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain all TCS foods at 41*F or below. Repair prep tables so that it maintains all TCS foods at 41*F or below
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arizona Donut Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arizona Donut Company on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arizona Donut Company?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arizona Donut Company.
How does Arizona Donut Company compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Arizona Donut Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Arizona Donut Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Donut Company have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arizona Donut Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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