The Dhaba
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, The Dhaba has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting The Dhaba on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed back door between prep area and main kitchen not fully sealed and has light showing through from the outside. Observed multiple holes in the wall near the back door between prep area and main kitchen at time of inspection
6-501.11
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. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
2-102.12(A)
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed active warewashing of food contact surfaces in dish machine with a chlorine concentration between 0-25ppm after multiple runs. After priming machine, sanitizer concentration tested at 50ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of Raid Household Pesticide in next to the corner prep sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Person in charge (PIC) removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter inside floor drain in beverage room. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can of Raid Household Pesticide stored on shelf above containers of uncooked rice next to prep sink to the left of cook line. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Chemicals, such as cleaning agents, must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Person-in-charge (PIC) removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-201.11
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)
82
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple open sticky insect traps hanging from ceiling above food prep tables, a prep sink, and refrigeration units. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas and must be implemented in a manner that protects food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. PIC removed hanging insect control devices from ceiling at time of inspection
6-202.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed standing reach in refrigerator near dry storage without a handle and walk-in refrigerator missing a handle for the inside of the door. Observed rusting on multiple prep tables throughout the establishment. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment, on the outside of equipment under prep units. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors, doors, and walls throughout the kitchen, including the cookline, warewashing area, and dry storage. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cans of Raid Household Pesticide in the beverage room and in kitchen. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cans of roasted eggplant and baked beans with deep dents on the top seams of the cans. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. PIC separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment
3-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a reach in refrigerator without a handle and walk-in refrigerator is missing a handle for the inside of the door. Observed rusting on prep tables throughout the establishment. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks throughout establishment, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment, on the outside of equipment under prep units. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors, doors, and walls throughout the kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a reach in refrigerator without a handle and walk-in refrigerator is missing a handle for the inside of the door. Observed rusting on the outside of the ice machine and prep tables throughout the establishment. Also observed a dicer, not in use, with broken/missing plunger pegs; PIC discarded the dicer at time of inspection. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors, doors, and walls throughout the kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with maximum internal water temperature of 84*F 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. Establishment must ensure there is hot water supplied to the hand sink by re-inspection
5-202.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with food debris, metal debris, and gunk in the gear and piercing element. Person in charge indicated it was cleaned. Establishment must deep clean can opener and ensure it is sharpened to reduce metal sharding. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of Raid Household Pesticide in the beverage room. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to provide the inspector with a probing thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a reach in refrigerator without a handle and walk-in refrigerator is missing a handle for the inside of the door. Observed rusting on the outside of the ice machine and prep tables throughout the establishment. Also observed a dicer, not in use, with broken/missing plunger pegs; PIC discarded the dicer at time of inspection. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors, doors, and walls throughout the kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
58
Jul 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the walls, exposed piping, and floors throughout the kitchen. Establishment must undergo a deep clean. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 52*F - 64*F in the refrigerated prep unit across from the stove: tomato paste, curry made with cream, paneer, cooked vegetables, saag, onion gravy, cooked chicken, cooked goat, cooked lamb, and heavy cream. The person in charge indicated these foods had been int he unit for ~3 hours. The measure ambient temperature of the unit was 54.1*F using a min/max thermometer; an employee indicated that the internal thermometer read 38*F when they placed the food in the unit. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Person in charge turned the unit down and a measured ambient temperature of 29.3*F using a min/max thermometer was observed at time of inspection
4-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a variety of small insects in the corner under the prep sink in the kitchen. 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)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the walls, exposed piping, and floors throughout the kitchen. Establishment must undergo a deep clean. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dhaba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dhaba on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dhaba?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Dhaba.
How does The Dhaba compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
The Dhaba most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has The Dhaba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dhaba have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Dhaba 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 Dhaba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dhaba is inspected around six times per year on average.
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