Nautical Bowls

707 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Nautical Bowls has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Nautical Bowls squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle with shut off installed on the mop sink downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). Person in charge (PIC) removed y-valve at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping y-valve removed from the mop sink to ensure the AVB backflow preventer remains functional. Shutoff valves are not permitted downstream from an AVB backflow preventer
5-202.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nautical Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nautical Bowls on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nautical Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nautical Bowls.

How does Nautical Bowls compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Nautical Bowls most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Nautical Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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