Graze Craze

1855 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

American

License: Food Establishment - Food Production

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Graze Craze, the earliest from 2024. On Sep 26, 2025, 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.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

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

Among Tempe restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed halved and quartered mushy cantaloupe and honeydew melon date marked for 6/6/25 in the reach-in refrigerator. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Embargoed the mushy cantaloup and honeydew and PIC discarded at time of inspection

3-501.18

Jun 19, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of uncooked broccoli with dark spots and some brown mushy spots on the broccoli stem and florets. Discussed with PIC all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food embargoed and PIC discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed homemade roasted red beat hummus and red pepper hummus were date marked from 10/12, Bellavatino merlot and goat cheese were date marked from 10/11, and the ham sliced was marked 10/11 but the bulk was not date marked. Per PIC the sliced ham came from the undated bulk ham. Embargoed the homemade hummus, cheeses and ham and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC, RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed on the commercial can opener to have metal shavings all around the dull piercing blade. Discussed with PIC to have blade sharpened/replaced as often as necessary to avoid small metal shavings to get into foods. PIC took the can opener to the three-compartment sink to get washed. Also observed the half of the bottom shelf under the prep table to be out of place and storing food prep items below the required 6 inches off of the ground. PIC relocated all food prep items at time of inspection

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Graze Craze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Graze Craze on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Graze Craze?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Graze Craze.

How does Graze Craze compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

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

Has Graze Craze's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Graze Craze have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Graze Craze 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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