Target

1818 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Target has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Target is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed orange/pink organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in the dispenser at the hand sink in the back room across from the fridges. Informed PIC that hand sinks need to be supplied with hand soap at all times. PIC provided hand soap 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: Observed no hot or cold water available at the hand sink in the back room near the three-compartment sink. PIC informed that they have a plumbing issue that has led to some valves being shut off and that a repair order is currently in for early next week. Informed PIC that cold and hot water is required at all sink fixtures. Provided hot and cold water to the sink prior to reinspection on 6/20/2025. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection
5-103.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed orange/pink organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Target last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Target on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Target?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Target.

How does Target compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Target most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Target's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Target 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 Target means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.