5 & Diner

5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited 5 & Diner six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so 5 & Diner trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cooked sausage made one day prior in walk in cooler with no date marking. PIC labeled at time of Inspection - Repeat violation

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Organic build up on walls, floors in back kitchen - Discussed general cleaning frequency with PIC. (Person In charge)

6-501.12

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers of hotdogs and containers of ham in prep cooler. Person in charge said these dates were not correct and the actual date was verified by source container in walk-in cooler. Dates were corrected at time. Please ensure all TCS food items are accurately date marked so they can be discarded within 7 days of being prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 unlabeled spray bottles of cleaning chemicals in kitchen and front bar areas. Contents were identified and bottles were labeled at time. Please ensure all hazardous chemicals are clearly labeled

7-102.11

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed minor evidence of live cockroach activity under equipment in kitchen area, pest control records were reviewed and service is already being applied. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handsink in back area needs hot water turned on manually to prevent leak from prep sink. Please ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Aug 12, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles are missing near office in kitchen area, please ensure missing ceiling tiles are replaced to cover HVAC and electrical equipment in ceiling

6-201.16

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sausages and hamburger patties measure 112-126 degrees F in steam table in cooking area, items had been prepared recently and were reheated at time. Please ensure all time/tempearture controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Both prep top coolers in cooking area measured 46-56 degrees F with min/max thermometer. All TCS food items were discarded and a service call was placed at time. New food was packed with ice to maintain temperature. Please ensure all cooling equipment is capable of maintaining food items at 41 degrees F or below

4-301.11

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles are missing near office in kitchen area, please ensure missing ceiling tiles are replaced to cover HVAC and electrical equipment in ceiling

6-201.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 & Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 & Diner on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 & Diner?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 & Diner.

How does 5 & Diner compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

5 & Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has 5 & Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 & Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5 & Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 5 & Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 & Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.

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