Blimpie

10645 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Blimpie, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee by mop sink touching personal phone with both hands. Employee proceeded to front deli assembly area. Put on gloves. With contaminated gloves employee directly touched bread for sandwiches. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. ====Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands
2-301.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 5th Consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed electrical outlet behind slicer unit with no cover protector. Add cover. ====Not possible to clean around the area
6-201.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: On various previous inspections discussed burnt out lights in lobby area. Two burnt out lights remain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===At least 215 lux (20 foot candles):At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption
6-303.11
74
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 4th Consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate were present. =====At all times a Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 3rd Consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blimpie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blimpie on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blimpie?

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

How does Blimpie compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Blimpie most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Blimpie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blimpie have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blimpie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.