Mad Greens

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Mad Greens has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Mad Greens was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Mad Greens is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drain pipe from Reduced Pressure Zone valve connected to soda bibs near dish machine discharging into a bucket on floor. Pipe has minimal leaking. All discharge piping for mounted backflow devices must be routed to a floor drain/sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Discussed with PIC to have a plumber install piping routed to nearest floor drain under dish machine
5-205.15(B)
95
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small containers of cooked chicken (45*F-51*F), roasted peppers (48*F-58*F), chickpea hummus (64*F), cut lettuce (54*F), and pre-cooked pasta noodles (48*F) in lower reach in and standing side unit. Per PIC, all items out of temperature were prepped this morning, approximately 2.5-3 hours prior. All containers were covered, with hummus and roasted peppers containers double stacked and pushed to back of unit with other containers (containing non-TCS items) placed around. All cooling and cold holding equipment was observed to be functioning properly, with minimum temperatures ranging between 32*F-38*F. Per person-in-charge (PIC), food prep occurs daily, with cooked chicken cooled on a sheet pan and then portioned into containers, roasted peppers and hummus prepared at ambient room temperature, and lettuce and pasta noodles prepared from refrigeration. Discussed cooling methods with PIC. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC relocated some TCS food items to walk-in and rearranged remaining containers in reach-in units to rapidly cool to 41*F at time of inspection
3-501.15(B)
95
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white cheddar cheese sauce (internal temperature 122*F) in a hot well. The person-in-charge (PIC) indicated it had been reheated more than 2 hours before inspection. 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 (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed water pooling on the bottom of the refrigerated prep unit where salad dressings are stored. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
82
Oct 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked grains with internal temperatures between 102*F - 127*F in a hot holding unit on the assembly line. Person in charge indicated they cooked the grains around ~3 hours before inspection. The measured internal temperature of the hot holding unit water was 127*F. 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 discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed discharge piping of hand sink near warewashing area leaking when the faucet was turned on. Leaking is preventing staff from using the hand sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cooked grains with internal temperatures between 102*F - 127*F in a hot holding unit on the assembly line. Person in charge indicated they cooked the grains around ~3 hours before inspection. The measured internal temperature of the hot holding unit water was 127*F. Hot holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 135°F or above. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 135°F or above
4-301.11
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Greens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Greens on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Greens?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mad Greens.

How does Mad Greens compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Mad Greens most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Mad Greens' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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