Cornish Pasty Co
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
The Cornish Pasty Co. at 960 W University Dr in Tempe, AZ, had a recent inspection on 2026-04-07 resulting in a moderate risk score. This inspection noted violations related to hand drying provision, equipment, and cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Across seven scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Feb 10, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink in pastry prep area did not have paper towels available at time of inspection. All hand washing sinks must be stocked with hot water at 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit, hand soap/cleanser, and paper towels. Person in charge (PIC) provided paper towels during inspection to correct
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed substantial dried-on food residue on the food contact surface piece of a table-mounted can opener in the pastry prep area. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC was not sure last time can opener was used. PIC brought can opener to dish pit area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed a 2-door prep-style refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 55F with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observe significant flour and baking ingredient residue on interior surfaces of several under-counter reach-in coolers in pastry prep area. Please ensure physical facilities, including nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, are cleaned as often as necessary to be clean to sight and touch
6-501.12
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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