Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine

1006 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution at in-use mechanical dishwasher in bar area was measured at 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solution concentrations for food contact surfaces shall be maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) primed machine, re-rain it, and attained a concentration of 50ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of tacos with cooked pork and chicken in shallow covered pans stacked on top of each other. Tacos were cooling at 55-60F and, per PIC and labels, were prepared less than 2 hours prior to inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Lids were removed and containers were unstacked to facilitate rapid cooling - inspector verified temperatures

3-501.15(B)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a package of hamburger patties being thawed in a container of still cool water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC moved container fo sink basin and continued to thaw hamburger under cold running water

3-501.13

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several different stacks of hotel pans store away wet and stored as clean. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked the hotel pans to properly airdry

4-901.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 94.

Has Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ghost Ranch Modern Southwestern Cuisine 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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