Cornish Pasty Co

425 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cornish Pasty Co, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Cornish Pasty Co's latest score of 100 sits above the Tempe average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen to only reach 72*F. Observed the water heater for that sink continuously turns off when restarted and water is dripping from the plug in cord. Discussed with person in charge (PIC)

5-203.11

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in the bar with a sanitizer bucket stored in it at time of inspection. Observed handwashing sink in the back kitchen area blocked by kegs, mop bucket, and ladder at time of inspection. Hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive

5-205.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths in the back of house stored on counters at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

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)

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the handwashing sink at the bar at time of inspection. Hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. Person in charge (PIC) relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at any sink fixtures throughout establishment (hand sink in kitchen, hand sink in bar, 3-compartment sinks in kitchen & bar, prep sink, and mop sink). Maximum hot water temperature reached was 85*F at time of inspection. Hot water of 100'F is required at all hand sinks and 110'F is required at all other sink fixtures. 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. PIC was able to fix hot water heater & return hot water to all sinks at time of inspection

5-103.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from the sprayer nozzle at the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cornish Pasty Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cornish Pasty Co on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cornish Pasty Co?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cornish Pasty Co.

How does Cornish Pasty Co compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Cornish Pasty Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Cornish Pasty Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cornish Pasty Co have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cornish Pasty Co 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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