Medtronic Micro Rel

2343 W Medtronic Way, Tempe, AZ 85281

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Medtronic Micro Rel stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Medtronic Micro Rel is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow

Inspector notes: Observed in-use convection steamer in kitchen without backflow prevention installed. Per manufacturer's installation guide, this steamer requires a check valve or backflow preventer downstream of the shutoff valve. Please install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow assembly at the water line, with the RPZ assembly being located at least 12 inches higher than the floor drain and a rigid, durable drain line leading to the closest floor sink

5-203.14

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of organic matter on soda nozzles in the self-service soda station area. PIC cleaned all nozzles at the time of inspection. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC

4-602.11(E)

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 2 boxes of blackberries with white fuzzy growth throughout packaging. Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a hardboiled egg slicer with round, opaque, uniform and circular residue on the food contact surfaces being stored as clean on the drying rack adjacent to the warewashing area. PIC stated that they only use this equipment a twice a week. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth bucket measured at 0PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer via test strips at time of inspection. Discussed proper sanitizer concentrations with PIC. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak coming from beneath 3-comp sink at time of inspection. Discussed repairs for the 3-comp sink with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deli slicer with visible food debris on the food-contact surfaces, stored as clean in the warewashing area. Also observed table-mounted can opener with visible food residue on the food-contact portion of the blade. Per PIC, the items were last used about 2 hours prior to inspection. PIC stated that they have a policy in place to clean any utensils or equipment prior to using them. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed large plastic cutting board in the warewashing area with large grooves and gashes on the food-contact surfaces rendering the board not smooth, nor easily cleanable. PIC stated that they will have the cutting board replaced. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

4-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Medtronic Micro Rel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Medtronic Micro Rel on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Medtronic Micro Rel?

Across the inspection record, “equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Medtronic Micro Rel.

How does Medtronic Micro Rel compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Medtronic Micro Rel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Medtronic Micro Rel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Medtronic Micro Rel have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Medtronic Micro Rel 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 Medtronic Micro Rel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Medtronic Micro Rel is inspected around four times per year on average.

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