Sergio's Kitchen

710 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Sergio's Kitchen stretching back to 2024. Sergio's Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Sergio's Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Tempe average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee not washing hands before pulling clean dishes from the sanitizer basin of the three compartment sink. Employee was handling soapy dishes from the rinse basin bringing the dish to the sanitizer basin and pulling other submerged sanitized dishes with unwashed soapy hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Also discussed to pull clean dishes with clean hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several RTE/TCS items date marked from 1/22 to 5/9 in the walk-in refrigerator, prep reach-in in the kitchen and the reach-in refrigerator in the front of the facility. Embargoed the items and Person in Charge (PIC) discarded at time of inspection. The discarded foods are pepita(pumpkin sauce), red chili sauce (tomato), ground beef, canned peppers onions and carrot, shredded cabbage and smashed beans. Discussed with 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)

3-501.18

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in several dry ingredients with different sized deli cups as scoops without handles being stored in the products. Discussed with PIC scoops with handles can be stored in the product but with the handle upright not touching the product. PIC removed the deli cups at time of inspection

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 31, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed several Ready to Eat (RTE) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS) date marked from 8/22 to 10/1. Discussed with 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 RTE/TCS foods and PIC discarded at time of inspection. The discarded items are: frijoles, pinto beans, cooked beef, calabazitas (cooked squash), mashed potato, pork carnitas, green salsa, roasted red chili sauce, grilled chicken, ham and roasted garlic oil

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in the fan/condenser part of equipment to leak a liquid. This liquid falls onto the fan and the fan flings the liquid. Discussed with PIC to make sure all foods are protected from the liquid and to fix/ repair/ replace the issue. All equipment shall be in good repair at all times. No contamination was observed at time of inspection. Per PIC a work order will be put in right away to address the issue

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sergio's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sergio's Kitchen on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sergio's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sergio's Kitchen.

How does Sergio's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Sergio's Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Sergio's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sergio's Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sergio's Kitchen 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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