Ike's Love & Sandwiches

699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink near across from the prep sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of sliced tomatoes and sliced cheeses (pepperjack, cheddar, & provolone) that were prepped 2 hours prior to inspection with temperatures between 46 to 53*F in a prep table at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were prepped 2 hours prior to inspection then placed into prep table. Discussed with PIC about proper cooling methods and about placing prepped item in walk-in cooler to rapid cool at time of 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
3-501.15(A)
90
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Observed several spray cleaners stored on same shelf as food items, clean utensils/containers, and with single-service articles throughout the facility. Person in charge moved chemicals to proper storage location at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single-service items at all times to prevent contamination. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)
7-201.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink with no hot water and is nonfunctioning cold water side. Maximum hot water temperature reached was 78*F at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-202.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ike's Love & Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ike's Love & Sandwiches on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Ike's Love & Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Ike's Love & Sandwiches most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Ike's Love & Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ike's Love & Sandwiches have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ike's Love & Sandwiches means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.