Tom's Family Car Wash

5230 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tom's Family Car Wash stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gilbert restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment without testing strips for quaternary ammonium. The establishment did have test strips for chlorine, but there was no chlorine on site at time of inspection. Proper test kit must be present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions for the hand wash sink located near the 3 compartment sink. PIC resupplied hand wash sink with some paper towels at time of inspection. Each handwashing sink must be provided with hand drying provisions at all times

6-301.12

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed establishment packaging ice on site. The ice is without a food label. (Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English)

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pizza holding 123F. PIC stated it was cooked two hours prior. PIC said the hot holding unit overcooks the pizza when turned up. Discussed 4 hour time as control options, and created a policy with the PIC

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. Provided Operator with a weblink of various accredited websites

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed bacterial growth behind the ice deflector in the ice machine. Please clean

4-602.11(E)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed bagged ice in freezer with no information or label- Ice is bagged on site. For traceability purposes, please be sure ice bags include Name, address and phone number of where the product was made. **1st repeat violation

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed burritos (bean and cheese, beef and bean), chicken and monterey cheese and ranchero steak tornado on rollers and in warmer with an internal temperature of 72-110*F. According to PIC, food been out for more than 2 hours and were discarded at time of inspection. It was determined the heat level was not set high to maintain temperatures at a minimum of 135*f. Discussed adjusting heat level with PIC. Also observed pizza slices on counter with an internal temperature of 72*F. PIC stated pizza was set aside to be discarded. Discussed importance of keeping all food covered and protected from contamination and under refrigeration (41*f) or heat (1351*f) after cooking

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom's Family Car Wash last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom's Family Car Wash on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tom's Family Car Wash?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tom's Family Car Wash.

How does Tom's Family Car Wash compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Tom's Family Car Wash most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Tom's Family Car Wash's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tom's Family Car Wash have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tom's Family Car Wash 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 Tom's Family Car Wash inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom's Family Car Wash is inspected around three times per year on average.

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