Aurora Behavioral

6350 S Maple Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Aurora Behavioral has been inspected nine times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting Aurora Behavioral on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken item cooked to 149F. Employee stated that chicken would be re-cooked to 165F. Ensure that raw food items are cooked to proper minimum temperatures
3-401.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
90
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey deli meat with 6/2 prep date and 6/13 discard date in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded the turkey-see embargo form. Teriyaki broccoli item without date mark in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the product was made Friday of last week and provided a date mark. Ham item with a illegible prep date mark in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that that ham was prepped two days prior and that the date was removed to indicate todays date because the kitchen staff was nervous about the original date. The employee provided the proper date mark. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
78
Mar 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: No hot water available to the kitchen. (Water temperature was 68F.) PIC stated that the water heater is scheduled to be repaired. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature
5-103.11
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey deli meat with 10-29 date mark and 11-12 discard date, and ham with 10-29 date mark and 11-16 discard date in the walk in cooler. PIC provided the correct date mark on both items. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.17
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chorizo stored over cooked meatballs in the walk in cooler. *(The chorizo was packaged and stored in a deep container.) PIC relocated the chorizo to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey deli meat with 8-11 date mark, ham with 8-13 date mark, beef item with 8-13 date mark, and cooked chicken item with 8-15 date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The right side fan in the walk in freezer is not working. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
4-501.11
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pancake batter dispenser, produce dicer, mixer whip, and mixer bowl stored as clean with old food debris present. PIC removed all items to be properly cleaned. Ensure that all food-contact surfaces are cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aurora Behavioral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aurora Behavioral on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aurora Behavioral?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aurora Behavioral.

How does Aurora Behavioral compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Aurora Behavioral most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Aurora Behavioral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aurora Behavioral have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Aurora Behavioral inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aurora Behavioral is inspected around five times per year on average.