Board & Brew

1015 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Board & Brew, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tempe restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC)

4-602.11(E)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed gap under door to the exterior allowing visible light to pass through at time of inspection. Outer openings must be protected from the exterior at all times to prevent the entrance of pests

6-202.15

Jan 20, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloth sanitizer buckets throughout establishment test at 0ppm of quaternary ammonia sanitizer. Per person-in-charge (PIC), sanitizer is obtained from wall pump. Observed sanitizer connection to wall pump almost empty. PIC replaced sanitizer container and refilled sanitizer buckets with quaternary ammonia sanitizer at 300ppm at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations

3-304.14

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle not currently in use attached directly to hose at mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Person-in-charge (PIC) removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Non-testable Anti-siphon vacuum breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Discussed removing the nozzle from hose when not in use

5-202.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of brown organic matter on soda nozzles at soda fountain. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed scrubbing nozzles with detergent in addition to sanitizing with person in charge

4-602.11(E)

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 chlorine sanitizer wiping buckets with 200+ ppm chlorine. Person in charge indicated they ran out of quaternary ammonia sanitizer and started using chlorine as a backup. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed using test strips to measure all sanitizers to ensure they are within their appropriate/adequate ranges per 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020

7-204.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Board & Brew last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Board & Brew on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Board & Brew?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Board & Brew.

How does Board & Brew compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Board & Brew most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Board & Brew's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Board & Brew have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Board & Brew 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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