M Culinary Concepts

1500 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85008

Catering

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at M Culinary Concepts, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

M Culinary Concepts' latest score of 82 falls below the Tempe average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black beans in hot holding at 114*F on the 'healthy' station. Observed diced chicken in the tall reach in hot holding unit next to the 'healthy' station at 122*F. Both were prepped around 10:30am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sliced chicken at 66*F and diced chicken at 50*F in the tall cold holding unit near the sandwich station, covered, and had been prepped at 10:30am.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. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket on the cook line that tested 0ppm with quaternary test strips. Chef replaced solution at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all quaternary sanitizer should test between 150-400ppm

3-304.14

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M Culinary Concepts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M Culinary Concepts on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does M Culinary Concepts compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

M Culinary Concepts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has M Culinary Concepts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M Culinary Concepts have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M Culinary Concepts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is M Culinary Concepts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M Culinary Concepts is inspected around four times per year on average.

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