Old Town Taste
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Old Town Taste, located at 1845 E Broadway Rd in Tempe, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection identified three major and two minor violations related to handwashing sink operation, food separation, general food protection, and equipment. Across two scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box stored inside the hand washing sink by the door in the kitchen. Hand washing sink was not accessible at time of inspection. All hand washing must be accessible at all times. Employee removed the box from the hand washing sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 containers of raw pooled egg and one container for raw beef stomach stored on top shelf and above cooked pork and washed vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager. Manager moved the raw pooled eggs and raw beef stomach to the bottom shelf at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation
3-302.11(A3-8)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener and vegetable slicer stored as clean heavily accumulated with food debris at time of inspection. Educated the clean and sanitize frequence of food contact surfaces with manager. Manager moved the can opener and vegetable slicer to ware washing station for cleaning at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large numbers of cooked ribs in the walk-in refrigerator without date marking at time of inspection. Manager stated the ribs were cooked 2 days prior to inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Manager put the date marking on cooked ribs at time of inspection
3-501.17
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes raw chicken and raw shrimp stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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