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Catalyst Crafted Ales

1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Catalyst Crafted Ales has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed non-working, discolored quat test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilized quat test strips for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Person in charge (PIC) provided receipt for ordered quat test strips at time of inspection
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2025
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: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety with the following listed prep and discard dates: cooked beans (6/26-7/2), cooked poblano peppers (6/20-6/27; discussed day of prep as day 1, plus 6 days for holding), cooked tinga chicken (6/26-7/2), chipotle sauce made with chipotle peppers removed from hermetic seal (6/24-6/30), and cooked carnitas (6/24-6/30). Also observed cooked chicken wings and RTE/TCS sauces portioned in smaller bottles without a datemark. Person-in-charge (PIC) datemarked sauces and also stated chicken wings are to be discarded today. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer tablets and bar keeper cleaning chemical stored directly above tajin on a cart. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catalyst Crafted Ales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catalyst Crafted Ales on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catalyst Crafted Ales?

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

How does Catalyst Crafted Ales compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Catalyst Crafted Ales most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Catalyst Crafted Ales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catalyst Crafted Ales have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Catalyst Crafted Ales 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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