Jersey Mikes
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2025, Jersey Mikes has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Gloves, use limitation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Jersey Mikes' 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee enter the facility to work for the day and put on gloves without a handwash and began to touch food contact surfaces such as deli paper used for making sandwiches. Employee completed a proper handwash before putting on new gloves and beginning work for the day. Proper handwashing is required between changing tasks and before putting on gloves
2-301.14
Gloves used incorrectly or not changed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee place raw chicken onto grill using tongs and use gloved hands to remove paper wrapper from raw chicken. Employee then touched bread for sandwich with same gloved hand. Proper handwash must occur between touching raw animal proteins and Ready to Eat (RTE) food. Employee discarded bread and completed a proper handwash, then remade sandwich using only the tongs and completed a proper handwash
3-304.15(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of multi-purpose disinfectant being hung directly over prep sink. According to instructions on bottle, disinfectant is not intended to be used on food-contact surfaces. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with an accumulation of dark organic matter. PIC states they are supposed to be cleaned every night, but is unsure whether they were cleaned the night prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Non TCS Food-contact surfaces must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours
4-602.11(E)
61
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee enter the facility to work for the day and put on gloves without a handwash and began to touch food contact surfaces such as deli paper used for making sandwiches. Employee completed a proper handwash before putting on new gloves and beginning work for the day. Proper handwashing is required between changing tasks and before putting on gloves
2-301.14
Gloves used incorrectly or not changed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee place raw chicken onto grill using tongs and use gloved hands to remove paper wrapper from raw chicken. Employee then touched bread for sandwich with same gloved hand. Proper handwash must occur between touching raw animal proteins and Ready to Eat (RTE) food. Employee discarded bread and completed a proper handwash, then remade sandwich using only the tongs and completed a proper handwash
3-304.15(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of multi-purpose disinfectant being hung directly over prep sink. According to instructions on bottle, disinfectant is not intended to be used on food-contact surfaces. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Written or verbal policy on vomit and fecal matter cleanup could not be provided when PIC was asked. Written procedure for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Emailed PIC Maricopa County guidance document on Vomit and Diarrheal clean-up and instructed PIC to obtain bleach and other necessary materials including gloves and masks
2-501.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with an accumulation of dark organic matter. PIC states they are supposed to be cleaned every night, but is unsure whether they were cleaned the night prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Non TCS Food-contact surfaces must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours
4-602.11(E)
55
Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jersey Mikes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mikes on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Mikes?
Across the inspection record, “gloves, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mikes.
How does Jersey Mikes compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Jersey Mikes most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Jersey Mikes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jersey Mikes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jersey Mikes 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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