Arizona Sandwich Co.

1775 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Arizona Sandwich Co. has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 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.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle hanging below flood rim of 3-compartment sink due to damage spring for sprayer. PIC elevated and secured sprayer nozzle to provide a minimum 1-inch air gap at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about replacing sprayer nozzle and also providing a faucet for 3-compartment sink as 3-compartment sink does not have a faucet component. Discussed the importance of ensuring a minimum air gap for sprayer nozzle to prevent cross connections
5-202.13
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed small prep table in the coffee bar area operating at 44.6'F via min/max thermometer at time of inspection (See Violation #22). Also observed breakfast potatoes in the cooling process inside the walk-in cooler in a plastic cambro over 4 inches in depth with the lid on. PIC explained that the breakfast potatoes were made less than 2 hours prior to inspection and removed the lid from the container at time of inspection. Discussed routine maintenance for prep tables with PIC. 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. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 9/16/2025 to verify the correction
4-301.11
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee lunches being stored inside main walk-in cooler, directly over RTE tortillas, sauces, and cut produce. Discussed the importance of designated areas to store employee food items with PIC. PIC moved employee lunches to the bottom shelf and labeled a plastic bin to be used to store "employees only" food at time of inspection
6-403.11
95
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arizona Sandwich Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arizona Sandwich Co. on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Arizona Sandwich Co. compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Arizona Sandwich Co. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Arizona Sandwich Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Sandwich Co. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arizona Sandwich Co. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.