Mirabella @ Asu

65 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mirabella @ Asu has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Mirabella @ Asu's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch personal phone with both hands. Employee left kitchen thru back door. Same employee entered kitchen from back entrance with no hand washing. Employee with contaminated hands proceeded in putting away clean food contact equipment pans. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to washing station. ====Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands. ==
2-301.14
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Apples stored in an open container, not protected from contamination in the self service reach in cooler in the dining room area. PIC had the apples removed. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means
3-306.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: House made fried garlic and fried sage-80-83F on a shelf over the make line/cookline area. Both items had been on the shelf for an extended amount of time and were discarded-see embargo form. Keep TCS food items in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: There is excessive liquid at the bottom of the make line/reach in cooler in the cookline area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
4-501.11
95
Apr 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Multiple small flying insects in the storage and mop sink rooms. Ensure that pest control is performed
6-501.111(C)
90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Multiple small flying insects in the storage and mop sink rooms. Ensure that pest control is performed
6-501.111(C)
90
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage links-104-111F in the hot holding unit in the cook line area. Employee stated that sausage was made about thirty minutes prior and relocated to sausage to the grill area to reheat. Ensure that TCS foods area maintained at 135F or above in hot holding
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: House made chicken salad with date mark of 1/22- 2/5 and evaporated milk with date mark of 1/22-2/5 in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that both items would be date marked for use within seven days. PHF/TCS food should be clearly marked to indicate the date the food shall be consumed or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
78
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Four large, deep, and covered containers of potato soup-49-52F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated the soup was made the previous day and discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less
3-501.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Spatula stored in a container of standing water between uses in the cookline area.. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses
3-304.12
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two gallons of nonfat milk items with expiration date of 8-10-24. PIC discarded-see embargo form. Three containers of house made mousse items, grilled onions, edamame, portioned evaporated milk, two pans of sloppy joes, and house made egg salad date marked for use within 8 days. PIC adjusted the date mark to be no longer than 7 days. Ensure that ready to eat PHF/TCS foods are properly date marked for use within seven days and are disposed of when date mark/expiration date has been surpassed
3-501.18
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mirabella @ Asu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mirabella @ Asu on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mirabella @ Asu?

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

How does Mirabella @ Asu compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Mirabella @ Asu most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Mirabella @ Asu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mirabella @ Asu have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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