Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills

1415 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills' 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a beef sauce in the walk-in cooler, made yesterday, with an internal temperature of 47*F. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed cooling methods

3-501.14

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef and raw chorizo stored above raw whole beef in the walk-in cooler closest to the dish pit. Observed raw brisket stored above cooked beef on a speed rack in the walk-in closest to the dish pit. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa in the produce cooler at 90*F and corn broth in the protein cooler at 90*F. Both made an hour prior and in deep 5 gallon containers. 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. The PIC had ice wands placed into the cooling food. Discussed cooling methods

3-501.15(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build-up in the drains in the server station and the bar. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed drain cleaning schedule

6-501.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up occurring in the soda nozzles/holders at the bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clear deli containers without handles used as scoopers in flour and large food storage containers by there dry storage. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly cleaned and sanitized with new scoopers that had handles on them placed in the storage containers at time of inspection

3-304.12

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed glass counter with tortilla that were grilled across from the grill, and observed expresso cleaner stored next to clean cups under the expresso machines

7-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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