Sunny's Diner
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Sunny's Diner appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork stored in Home Depot orange 5-gallon bucket in walk-in freezer. Per manufacturer, buckets are not considered food safe. Use of non-food grade bags and containers (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated cooked pork to a food grade container at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC obtaining more food grade containers to utilize for food storage
4-101.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed retail cottage cheese and feta cheese containers stored as clean in warewashing area, as well as being re-used to store food items (diced/cooked meats, sauces, other cheeses, and cooked potatoes) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers
4-502.13(A)
78
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed retail cottage cheese, feta cheese containers stored as clean in warewashing area, as well as being re-used to store food items (diced/cooked meats, sauces, and other cheeses) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers
4-502.13(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of brown organic matter on inside of soda nozzles at beverage station. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed with person-in-charge following wash, rinse, and sanitize procedure when cleaning any food contact surfaces
4-602.11(E)
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed retail cottage cheese, feta cheese containers being washed, rinsed, and sanitized, as well as being re-used to store food items (cut fruits, diced meats, sauces) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers
4-502.13(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup on condenser of under counter reach in refrigerated unit in beverage area. All time/temperature controlled for safety foods observed at 41*F and below. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed cold water handle removed from back hand sink. Cold water can still be turned on. 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
5-205.15(B)
86
Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed retail cottage cheese, feta cheese containers being washed, rinsed, and sanitized, as well as being re-used to store food items (cut fruits, diced meats, sauces) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers
4-502.13(A)
95
Nov 15, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed baked potatoes with an internal temperature of 97*F in a 6-inch-deep plastic bucket in the freezer. Employee indicated that they boiled the potatoes at 5 am and finished baking them at 6:40 am (~3 hours before inspection). Cooked TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods such as spreading the baked potatoes on a sheet pan and leaving them uncovered in the walk-in freezer. Guidance emailed
3-501.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods in the small beverage refrigerator in the kitchen with internal temperature between 46*F - 50*F: yogurt, sour cream, and milk. Person in charge indicated they had been in the unit for ~2 hours. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 47.6*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Observed the following TCS foods in the small undercounter refrigerator in the front of house with internal temperature between 48*F - 49*F: milk, chocolate milk. Person in charge indicated they had been in the unit since last night. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 48.3*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed retail cottage cheese, feta cheese containers being washed, rinsed, and sanitized, as well as being re-used to store food items (cut fruits, diced meats, sauces) throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that all containers used for food must be food grade, easily cleanable, and designed to be durable enough to withstand being washed, rinsed, and sanitized multiple times. These containers were not designed for this purpose. Discussed with person in charge that cottage cheese, feta cheese, and other retail food containers should be phased out over time and replaced with food-grade containers designed to be easily cleanable and durable such as NSF metal containers or NSF plastic containers
4-502.13(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunny's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunny's Diner on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunny's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “single-service and single-use articles-use limitations” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sunny's Diner.
How does Sunny's Diner compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Sunny's Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Sunny's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunny's Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunny's Diner 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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