Cupbop
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Cupbop has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Among Tempe restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite 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)
95
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 containers of breaded chicken, cooked chicken katsu and cooked potstickers hot holding at 115*F to 125*F at the front of the restaurant near the register. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Discussed to use deeper metal containers with lids to maintain temperatures
3-501.16(A)(1)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite 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)
82
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 6th consecutive
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak at the drainage pipe of the prep table at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors & under equipment at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive
6-501.12
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of the prep table at 50.8*F at time of inspection. Observed TCS food items in prep table with temperatures between 46 to 60*F at time of inspection (see #22). 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
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unlabeled yellow and orange chemical spray bottles in the back of house at time of inspection. Per PIC, the yellow spray bottle was degreaser, and they were unable to identify the orange chemical at time of inspection. Yellow chemical spray bottle was labeled at time of inspection and PIC dumped the other spray bottle in the mop sink at time of inspection. All chemical bottles must be labeled with the common name
7-102.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 6th consecutive
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak at the drainage pipe of the prep table at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors & under equipment at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive
6-501.12
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Repeat violation: 5th Consecutive
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of soil/debris build up on the walls, floors, refrigerator handles, doors & under equipment at time of inspection.. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from the lower pipe in the 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
5-205.15(B)
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (3rd consecutive)
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from the lower pipe in the 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Observed hot water machine with flexible drain hose for waste waster in the floor drain. Provide rigid drain line (flexible tubing may be sleeved to rigid pipe) for hot water machine and route to drain at floor sink. Ensure adequate slope is maintained in drain line to allow wastewater to properly drain and provide a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of floor sink prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd Consecutive)
5-205.15(B)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cupbop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cupbop on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cupbop?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cupbop.
How does Cupbop compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Cupbop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.
Has Cupbop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cupbop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cupbop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cupbop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cupbop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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