Zipps Sports Grill
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Zipps Sports Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of flour & debris at the pizza prep area at time of inspection. 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
95
Sep 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken patties stored above raw beef and veggies patties in a prep table across from the grill at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Repeat violation: 3rd consecutive
3-302.11(A1-2)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical bottles stored on shelf of prep table across from the pizza oven that stores oil and containers of chips at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
74
Apr 14, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw breaded chicken skewers stored directly above clean plates in prep table on cook line. Also observed raw bacon stored above cooked bacon and tortillas in walk-in cooler. Clean plates were relocated to dishwasher to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized by PIC. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Mar 27, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed baseboards missing and in disrepair in the server station location to the left of from the entrance. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw sirloin stored in a container above multiple ready-to-eat (RTE) sauces/dressing in the prep table across from the drawer refrigerator unit in the cook station. Cook moved raw beef below the RTE sauces & dressing at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender wash a glass by dipping the glass into the wash, rinse and sanitizer for 2 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
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed drawer refrigerator unit with an ambient temperature of 51*F containing multiple time and temperature-controlled foods for safety (TCS) food items (see #20) at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC) and cook unit has been not functioning and a work order was put in prior to inspection. Discussed with cook and PIC about discontinuing use of the drawer unit until it can maintain TCS food items 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed baseboards missing and in disrepair in the server station location to the left of from the entrance. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
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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 Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zipps Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zipps Sports Grill.
How does Zipps Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Zipps Sports Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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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