Celerion

2420 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show six inspections at Celerion stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 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 two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Celerion trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with speed rack with open raw marinated chicken stored above open raw pork. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw pork to be above raw chicken. ====Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes, cooked pasta, and ground beef cooling in tightly covered and/or deep containers in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that all items had been recently prepped less than an hour prior . The PIC instructed the staff to uncover the containers and thin out the deep products to cool faster. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf
3-501.15(A)
90
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chorizo and egg mix with 6-18 date mark and franks with 6-19 date mark in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded both items-see embargo form. Chicken salad item with prep date of 6-24 and discard date of 7-2. PIC corrected the date mark to seven days total. 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
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)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over milk items in the walk in cooler. *(The eggs were on a flat and the milk items were covered.) PIC relocated the eggs to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at less than 150ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Open package of ham deli meat and green chile item with no date marks in the walk in cooler. PIC was unsure of when the items were opened and discarded-see embargo form. Open container of cut cantaloupe with no open date. PIC stated that the cantaloupe was opened the previous day and provided a date mark. 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
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open sheet tray of marinated raw chicken stored over multiple ready to eat food items (franks, gravy, cooked chicken, ham, ect.) on a speed rack in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated the raw chicken. Ensure that food is protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A1-2)
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened container of cottage cheese with no date mark in the walk in cooler. Three additional containers of cottage cheese with 8-3-24 expiration dates 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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no paper towels or hand drying device at the hand wash next to the office, the hand wash sink located in cookline area, and the hand wash sink in the ware wash area. The PIC provided paper towels at all three sinks at time of inspection. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Both corners of the wall in ware wash area in front/across from the dish machine is in significant disrepair and has holes present and metal exposed. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celerion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celerion on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celerion?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Celerion.

How does Celerion compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

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

Has Celerion's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Celerion have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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