The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Observed several wooden serving boards with visible soil buildup stored on a metal storage shelf. Per person in charge (PIC), serving boards were associated with an item that is no longer on the menu and is not planned for future menus. Please ensure unnecessary items and equipment are removed from the premises promptly
6-501.114
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observe a segment of accordion-style flexible plastic at drain line of hand washing sink in kitchen. Please replace with smooth, rigid material such as PVC
5-205.15(B)
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed over a dozen drain flies on the wall at the dishwashing area and flying around the kitchen and bar. Per person in charge (PIC) the last time pest control was in the facility was July 16th, 2025 and provided invoice. Discussed with PIC establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
90
Jun 26, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor 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 a container with sliced brie and a container of hot pickled cucumber with date marks of 4/25 in the walk-in and the prep table. Embargoed the brie and the cucumber and Person in Charge (PIC) discarded at time of inspection. 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
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed on the menu items that are undercooked missing an asterisk as a disclosure method for the consumer advisory. Discussed with PIC offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Items requiring an asterisk are: Ceviche, Miso Ocean Trout, Green Curry Sea Bass, Ribeye, and Filet Mignon. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
74
May 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef broth (prepared in-house) with prep date of 12/7, anglaise with prep date of 12/7, cooked birria with prep date of 12/10. In prep table, observed cooked pork belly with prep date of 12/5, blue cheese dressing prepared in house with prep date of 11/27, and cooked ribs with prep date of 12/7. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler above various food products including cooked pasta. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-207.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing, loose and broken floor laminate tiles in the bar. Observed some areas having been patched and worked on. Discussed with PIC to replace the missing tiles to create a smooth cleanable surface. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef broth (prepared in-house) with prep date of 12/7, anglaise with prep date of 12/7, cooked birria with prep date of 12/10. In prep table, observed cooked pork belly with prep date of 12/5, blue cheese dressing prepared in house with prep date of 11/27, and cooked ribs with prep date of 12/7. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler above various food products including cooked pasta. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-207.11(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed large number of drain flies (more than 20) throughout bar and back of house/kitchen area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing, loose and broken floor laminate tiles in the bar. Observed some areas having been patched and worked on. Discussed with PIC to replace the missing tiles to create a smooth cleanable surface. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
64
Aug 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: >>>Observed RTE/TCS foods with dates of 7/16 to 8/10 in the walk-in, the service cart used for Time as control and in the bottom of the prep table across from the grill: Homemade Ranch, cheese sauce, Beer Cheese, Ceasar dressing, smoked tomato, shrimp dip, unlabeled cooked duck, and red sauce. Discussed with PIC all 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 is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: >>>Observed in bottom part of prep table across from the stove 2 heads of cauliflower with black and blue fuzzy organic matter. Also observed in the bottom of the other prep table thinly sliced drunken goat cheese with black and blue fuzzy organic matter. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: >>>Observed several TCS items held at temperatures of 50*F to 55*F on the "Service Cart". There was no marking indicating the in and out time of when the cart was removed from refrigeration. The items were meatballs and pork, black beans, coconut rice, bolognaise, pork, breakfast potato and dirty rice. Discussed with PIC Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: >>>Observed missing, loose and broken floor laminate tiles in the bar. Discussed with PIC to replace the missing tiles to create a smooth cleanable surface. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen.
How does The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.
Has The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Craftsman Cocktails & 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.
How often is The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen is inspected around eight times per year on average.
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