Sala Thai Street Eatery
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Sala Thai Street Eatery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Sala Thai Street Eatery on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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)
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of raw chicken on a cart in the back of house at time of inspection. Observed raw chicken with temperatures between 38 to 50*F at time of inspection. Per PIC, raw chicken was in the process of being thawed and had been out for less than 1 hour. Instructed PIC and employee to move raw chicken into walk in refrigerator at time to rapidly cool to 41*F or below. Employee placed raw chicken in shallow container and moved into walk in refrigerator at time. Reviewed proper thawing procedures with PIC at time of inspection
3-501.13
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 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 active warewashing with dish machine at a chlorine concentration of 25ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Establishment was observed to have a three-compartment sink with quaternary ammonia sanitizer at a concentration of 200ppm. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink faucet leak from opening after hose with sprayer nozzle attachment was removed. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Discussed with PIC utilizing a hose quick connector for faucet. Also discussed having faucet and atmospheric vacuum breaker inspected/repaired by a backflow prevention specialist
5-205.15(B)
82
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black and white food residue on the opening blade of the countertop can opener. Informed PIC that the can opener must be kept clean to sight and touch. Informed PIC that the blade is a food-contact surface due to it entering the can and product upon use. This surface must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC moved the opener to the ware washing area to be cleaned at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salmon filets thawed inside ROP in the bottom of the left most cold holding unit. Informed PIC that the filets need to be removed from the ROP prior to thawing under refrigeration or removed from ROP immediately after thawing under cool running water. PIC removed the filets from the ROP at time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen house made sausages in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in the freezer. Person in charge indicated they are prepared, packaged, and immediately frozen; the ones observed were prepared 7 days prior to inspection. Person in charge was informed that time/temperature controlled for safety foods that are reduced oxygen packaged in the establishment must either be removed from the packaging within 48 hrs. or they may acquire a variance with Maricopa County Environmental Services. The sausages were removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-502.12(A,B4,C,D2b-eandE1)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles stored in a shallow plastic covered container with an internal temperature of 91*F in the refrigerated prep unit on the cook line. Person in charge indicated they had finished cooking the noodles
3-501.15(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed hole is ceiling covered in plastic above dry storage area. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
74
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee crack raw unpasteurized whole shelled egg with gloves and then, without washing their hands and donning the same gloves, handle ready to eat cucumber and cilantro for an order. Discussed with employee that they need to wash their hands after engaging in activities that contaminate their gloves or hands such as handling raw animal proteins before handling ready to eat foods. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods labelled with the following preparation dates: cut cabbage (9/24), cooked sticky rice (10/03), and cooked gyozas (10/02). 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
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed frozen beef and chicken on a cart. Employee indicated these foods were thawing. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Discussed thawing these foods under refrigeration if they cannot be placed under running water or cooked from frozen
3-501.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use rice spoon stored in water with an internal temperature of 78*F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed hole is ceiling covered in plastic above dry storage area. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sala Thai Street Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sala Thai Street Eatery on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sala Thai Street Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sala Thai Street Eatery.
How does Sala Thai Street Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Sala Thai Street Eatery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Sala Thai Street Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sala Thai Street Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sala Thai Street Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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