Peppermill Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Peppermill Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Peppermill Restaurant's latest score of 90 falls below the Tempe average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 cans of pesticide under the dishwashing station. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
90
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from hand wash sink drain line by dishwasher. Drain line observed partially disconnected from basin of sink fixture. PIC states a plumber has been contacted. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repeat violation. This is the 6th consecutive violation
5-205.15(B)
95
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in back reach-in cooler. Also observed raw lamb and raw chorizo over cooked rice and polenta in prep table on cook line. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touching and cutting raw beef. Employee then touched clean dishes and scoops without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand wash sink in main kitchen area. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked duck, cooked soup, cooked rice, cooked pasta, cooked mushroom broth, prepped perogies containing cooked potatoes, marinara sauce with no date marking. Per PIC, all items were prepared 3-5 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Repeat violation. This is the 3rd consecutive violation
3-501.17
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed cold water turned off at hand wash sink on cook line. PIC turned on water at time of inspection. After water turned on, observed water would not completely turn off. Also observed leak from 3-compartment sink drain line. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repeat violation. This is the 5th consecutive violation
5-205.15(B)
58
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed between 0-10 ppm chlorine at bar dishwasher actively in-use. Also observed less than 50 ppm sanitizer at kitchen dishwasher. Observed both units out of sanitizer. No bulk sanitizer was available in establishment at time of inspection. PIC set up 3-compartment sink to allow for warewashing at time of inspection. PIC also worked to obtain more bulk sanitizer at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes, cooked rice, cooked pasta, cooked soups, cooked duck and various other RTE/TCS foods without date marking throughout establishment. Per PIC, all items were prepared 1-4 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Repeat violation. This is the 2nd consecutive violation
3-501.17
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed cold water turned off at hand wash sink on cook line. PIC turned on water at time of inspection. After water turned on, observed water would not completely turn off. Also observed leak from 3-compartment sink drain line. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repeat violation. This is the 4th consecutive violation
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: -Observed holes in walls throughout bar area with wall cuts. Repair any holes in walls and provide approved cleanable surfaces. Repeat violation. This is the 4th consecutive violation
6-501.11
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reverse osmosis system installed for espresso machine with no backflow device. Connection for reverse osmosis system to potable water supply was observed under bar hand wash sink. All RO systems must have an approved reduced pressure zone assembly backflow device meeting ASSE 1013 standards installed upstream from RO system. Discussed backflow isolation and requirements for backflow with PIC. PIC stated establishment will discontinue use of RO system and espresso machine. Discussed with PIC that RPZ installed for ice machine could be re-purposed for installation at RO system connection
5-203.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes, cooked duck, cooked ribs, cooked pasta, cooked rice, cooked beans, and various other RTE/TCS foods without date marking throughout establishment. Per PIC, all items were prepared 1-4 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: -Observed holes in walls throughout bar area with wall cuts. Repair any holes in walls and provide approved cleanable surfaces. Repeat violation. This is the 3rd consecutive violation
6-501.11
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in main prep table: cooked polenta, cooked pasta, and cooked gnocchi with discard date of 9/3/2024; and cooked quinoa with discard date of 8/23/2024. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-----Observed leak from 3-compartment sink faucet, main cook line hand sink, and prep sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Repeat violation. This is the 2nd consecutive violation
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----Observed holes in walls throughout bar area with wall cuts. Repair any holes in walls and provide approved cleanable surfaces. Repeat violation. This is the 2nd consecutive violation
6-501.11
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peppermill Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peppermill Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peppermill Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peppermill Restaurant.
How does Peppermill Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Peppermill Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Peppermill Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peppermill Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peppermill Restaurant 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 Peppermill Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peppermill Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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