Otto's Empire Diner

3502 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Otto's Empire Diner appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Otto's Empire Diner is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed small sandwich prep cooler next to grill with an ambient temperature at 45-47*F. Cold hold units must be held at a temperature that keeps temperature control for safety foods at 41*F. Person in charge adjusted thermostat in unit to drop ambient temperature. After 15 minutes ambient temperature remained at 45*F Temperature control for safety foods were moved to other cold hold equipment
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Otto's Empire Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Otto's Empire Diner on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Otto's Empire Diner compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Otto's Empire Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Otto's Empire Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Otto's Empire Diner have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Otto's Empire Diner 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 Otto's Empire Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Otto's Empire Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.