Zipps Sports Grill
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Zipps Sports Grill six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Zipps Sports Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Tempe average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked cheese pizzas at 68*F with no time stamp at time of inspection. Per employee, pizza was cooked 3 hours prior to inspection is being held under time as a control. PIC provided establishment's "time as a control" policy that listed the pizzas. Employee time marked the cooked chicken at the time of inspection and will discard any remaining after 4 total hours out of temperature control. Discussed proper time as a control procedures with the PIC and the importance of proper documentation. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. 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
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut chicken, philly rolls, and chicken rolls with temperatures between 46 to 51*F in covered containers under plastic covering in walk-in cooler. Per PIC, all items were prepped less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling and cooling methods with the PIC. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(B)
86
Apr 16, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender wash dishes at the 3-compartment sink and then start making a drink for a customer without washing hands at time of inspection. 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. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)
2-301.14
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender wash multiple glasses in the 3-compartment sink at the bar by dipping the glass into the wash, rinse and sanitizer (chlorine) for 3 seconds before placing on the drying rack at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Bartender relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Reviewed proper dishwashing procedure with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection
4-703.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed glass filled with water sitting in the handwashing sink at the bar. Per bartender, they fill the glass and let it soak in the hand sink prior to utilizing the 3-compartment sink for washing. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwashing sinks are designated for handwashing only
5-205.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of insect killer on lowest shelf of a cart next to the entrance to the bar in the back of house at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to remove spray bottle of insect killer and ensure that pest control is only be performed by a licensed pest control company. PIC removed can of insect killer at time of inspection
7-202.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zipps Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zipps Sports Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Zipps Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Zipps Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Zipps Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zipps Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zipps Sports Grill 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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