Vib Tempe

511 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Vib Tempe, the earliest from 2024. Vib Tempe was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Vib Tempe's latest score of 100 sits above the Tempe average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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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

2-102.12(A)

Oct 6, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes chlorine to sanitize food contact surfaces at the bar dish machine. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 29, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices

Inspector notes: Observed no temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine in the main kitchen area at time of inspection. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection

4-204.115

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices

4-204.115

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the middle of the bar or at the handwashing sink next to the register at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink 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

6-301.12

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 49.4*F at time of inspection. Observed multiple TCS food items in walk-in with temperatures between 48 to 51*F at time of inspection (see #22). PIC called out repairman at time of inspection. Observed establishment with multiple working reach-in freezers and a reach-in cooler that is capable at keeping food at 41*F or below. 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

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at either handwashing sink in the bar 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

6-301.12

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vib Tempe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vib Tempe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vib Tempe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vib Tempe.

How does Vib Tempe compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

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

Has Vib Tempe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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