Twin Peaks

2050 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
Bar / Pub
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Twin Peaks, the earliest from 2024. Twin Peaks was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “conformance with approved procedures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Tempe restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handwashing sinks, the mop sink and dishmachine that are attached to the wall with no seal or broken seals at time of inspection. Reseal fixtures back to the wall prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw chicken then handle raw beef without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Also discussed with PIC that changing gloves cannot be used in lieu of handwashing. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: Observed HACCP logs for reheating approved food items with most recent date of 11/17. Observed cook chill logs with most recent date of 11/12. Observed no logs maintained for cook temperatures. Per PIC and food items in walk-in cooler, reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) items were most recently prepared and packaged on 11/18. The establishment has an approved HACCP/variance procedure for conducting Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) for approved food items. The establishment must follow their approved HACCP/variance procedure for cooking, chilling, and reheating each approved ROP'd food item and retain the documents listed in the HACCP/variance approval for 180 days. The HACCP/variance procedures were reviewed with the PIC at time of inspection. Documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan. Must provide up-to-date HACCP logs for cook, chill and reheating points of the approved ROP'd food items prior to re-inspection
8-103.12(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed a rolling dish rack blocking access to the hand wash sink near the prep area. Also, observed a rolling rack blocking access to the hand wash sink near the pizza dough prep station. Also, observed a sanitation bucket blocking access to the hand wash sink at the small bar. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times. Manager relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of organic matter inside both of the soda gun holsters located at the main bar. Please ensure all equipment surfaces are clean to the sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drop tongs on floor, place tongs in dish pit, remove gloves, and don clean gloves before proceeding to prep food. Instructed employee to remove gloves, properly wash hands, and don clean gloves before working with food. Observed gloved employee place raw hamburger patty on grill and proceed to prepare customer plates. Instructed employee to properly wash hands at time of inspection before plate/ready-to-eat food was contaminated. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold tabletop/reach in on server line with a minimum ambient air temperature of 45*F cold holding TCS foods. PIC relocated TCS foods to alternative refrigeration. PIC stated unit will not be used to hold TCS foods until repairs can be made. Establishment observed to have adequate refrigeration. 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
78
Jan 31, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE) Establishment currently does not have complete 6 months of documentation of critical control points. The last reheating log was completed on 11/3/24, the last cooling log was completed on 9/29/24, and the last thermometer calibration log was competed 10/10/24. Establishment has no cooking, receiving documents per their HACCP plan. Documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan
8-103.12(B)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions (paper towels) at the hand sinks behind both bars
6-301.12
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed roasted salsa mix (roasted tomatoes, onions) with an internal temperature of 90*F - 107*F; person in charge indicated the tomatoes and onions were roasted 2 hours before inspection, and they were waiting on jalapenos to continue the preparation. Person in charge was reminded that cooked time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) 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. In the future if preparation will exceed 2 hours the establishment must cool down the cooked TCS ingredients 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
3-501.14
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees touch hair and mid-section in expo and then immediately scoop ice. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Person in charge indicated they would discuss with staff body awareness and washing their hands whenever they touch their hair or body
2-301.14
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: Establishment currently does not have complete 6 months of documentation of critical control points. Establishment has no cooking documents. Documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan
8-103.12(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees chewing gum behind the bar. Smoking or eating by employees in food preparation areas is prohibited because of the potential that the hands, food, and food-contact surfaces may become contaminated. Person in charge informed employees that they are not allowed to chew gum while working around/with food
2-401.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown, black, and cream-colored organic material in the nozzles of two different soda guns behind both bars. Non-time/temperature controlled for safety food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency and thoroughness to preclude the buildup of dirt/grime, food debris, and organic material that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms. The establishment must establish an adequate cleaning procedure and schedule by the next routine health inspection. Person in charge indicated they would either clean or replace these nozzles as soon as possible
4-602.11(E)
61
Sep 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twin Peaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twin Peaks on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twin Peaks?

Across the inspection record, “conformance with approved procedures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twin Peaks.

How does Twin Peaks compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Twin Peaks most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Twin Peaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twin Peaks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twin Peaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.