Fat Tuesday

680 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Fat Tuesday has been inspected three times since 2025. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes on the clean dish rack stacked away wet. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked dishes or rewashed for proper air drying at time of inspection
4-901.11
95
Sep 11, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager 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)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation caulking in disrepair at time of inspection. Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum based silicone. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
4-402.11
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of the prep table near the cooking area with temperatures of 47.6*F at time of inspection. Observed TCS food items with temperatures between 45 to 56*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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager 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)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation caulking in disrepair at time of inspection. Recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum based silicone. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
4-402.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Tuesday last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Tuesday on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Tuesday?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Tuesday.

How does Fat Tuesday compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Fat Tuesday most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Fat Tuesday's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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