Palo Verde Lounge

1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Palo Verde Lounge six times, with records going back to 2024. On Sep 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes chlorine as sanitizer. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-204.115
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)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of soil, debris, bottle caps, & straws under the bar. Person in charge will increase cleaning frequency. Must clean establishment at a frequency to prevent accumulation of organic food debris on surfaces. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)
6-501.12
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palo Verde Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palo Verde Lounge on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Palo Verde Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Palo Verde Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Palo Verde Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palo Verde Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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