Inspection Report

Business Name
Spokes on Southern Neighborhood Grill & Ale House
Business Address
1470 E SOUTHERN AVE TEMPE AZ 85282
Permit Number
FD-29287
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
8/15/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Repeat Violation

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed 7+ large dead cockroaches on floor of mop sink room and around entrance to mop room. Establishment must remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. PIC indicated they would remove the dead insects. Discussed with PIC that within the week following pest control services, it is recommended to walk through the establishment and remove dead insects as they are encountered. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (3RD CONSECUTIVE).

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed hot water valve underneath three-compartment wash basin turned off at time of inspection. Upon turning on water valve, faucet was observed to be leaking, both while handle was turned on and off. Observed sink fixture supplying hot water of at least 120*F. Must repair sink fixture prior to next routine inspection. Also observed flexible drain/condensate line for ice machine and main soda gun located at bar without proper drainage to floor drain. Drain line was observed to be positioned where waste cannot be properly drained via gravity (multiple curves in line where waste cannot overcome curve to reach floor drain). Drain line for ice machine was also observed to be positioned below the flood rim of the floor drain. All drain/discharge piping must be supplied with at least a 1-inch air gap between the end of the pipe and flood rim of the floor drain. Must ensure discharge from ice machine and soda gun can reach the floor drain via gravity prior to next routine inspection. Discussed with PIC utilizing rigid PVC piping to ensure proper discharge into floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed. **Discussed: 1. placement of TCS items in top of prep tables, ensuring food items are not double-panned and are below the prep table fill line to ensure proper cold holding. 2. warewashing, ensuring dish machine is properly primed prior to sending food-contact surfaces through.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.