Philly's Sports Grill

1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Philly's Sports Grill stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Philly's Sports Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Tempe average of 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked Buffalo Chicken, cooked Pork Nachos, and in house ranch (buttermilk) having date markings of 4/13. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the cook portion fries on a plate, but grabbed the fries that missed the plate with their bare hands and placed it on the plate to be served. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on the walls and shelving throughout the kitchen. Also observed dust and food debris on the equipment shelf under the prep table at the entrance of the kitchen. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

Inspector notes: Observed missing ventilation grates on both ventilation systems actively being used. Observed grease build up and missing/separated caulking on the fixed parts. Discussed with PIC to incorporate the ventilation grates and all fixed parts shall be filled with high temperature caulking

4-204.11

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several RTE/ TCS items that were date marked as opened/made on 4/6 and 4/8. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 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). Embargoed the items and PIC discarded at time of inspection. The Embargoed items are romaine lettuce, pizza sauce, tomato bisque, canned green chilis, roasted red peppers, and chicken buffalo dip. Also observed that some RTE/TCS items are date marked for 8 days. Discussed with PIC Day 1 is the day the item is opened/made + 6 more days to be a total of 7 days

3-501.18

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Bartender wearing acrylic nails preparing beverages with scoops of ice, touching straw to put in drink and another bartender do the same thing with chipped nail polish on nails. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the importance of glove use when working with exposed food/ice with rough fingernails, wearing fingernail polish or wearing artificial nails to prevent contamination of the foods/ice. Bartender washed hands and donned gloves at time of inspection

2-302.11

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing/separated caulking or black/orange organic matter on existing caulking at hand wash sinks through the restaurant, the three compartment sink, and the dish pit area. Discussed with PIC that all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed to the wall with caulking to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminants

4-402.11

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed large pickle and sour cream single use containers holding seasonings in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC that single use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for food. Discussed with PIC to replace the single use containers with reusable food safe containers

4-502.13(A)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: >>>Observed Bartender wearing acrylic nails preparing beverages with scoops of ice, using utensils for RTE garnish and serving food without gloves. Discussed the importance of glove use with PIC. Bartender washed hands and donned gloves at time of inspection

2-302.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: >>>Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy accumulation of food debris, paper products and plastic products behind equipment throughout bar. Establishment must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation debris, paper products and plastic products

6-501.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: >>>Observed hand washing sink next to the walk-in refrigerator was slowly draining. Discussed with PIC to have the system maintained and in good repair

5-205.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly's Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly's Sports Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly's Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Philly's Sports Grill.

How does Philly's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Philly's Sports Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Philly's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly's Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Philly's Sports Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Philly's Sports Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Philly's Sports Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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