7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market

16220 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market stretching back to 2024. 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Clean plates and pots and utensils in storage in a shelf next to three compartment sinks accumulated with dust and dried build up. Items were removed and washed and rinsed and sanitized

4-602.11(A-D)

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: No written policy is available in the establishment for cleaning vomit and fecal matter

2-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Inside microwave is accumulated with dried build up and food residue. Handles and doors of reach in coolers have accumulation of fingerprints and dried food residue build up. Food prep sink is stained with grease and sand. Clean and sanitized as often as necessary

4-101.19

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Wall and floor are heavily accumulated with grease, food debris and build up around the grill. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary

6-501.12

Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

Inspector notes: Filters on ventilation hood accumulated with dust and grease. Clean and sanitize as often as needed

4-204.11

Jul 28, 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 chicken and raw shrimp stored over pizza sauce and cheese in the reach-in fridge and raw chicken stored over cut raw potatoes inside the double door fridge

3-302.11(A1-2)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Auxilary fridge found holding out of temperature TCS foods holding 47*f degrees via min/max thermometer. PIC stated fridge would discontinue holding TCS foods until repaired. Kitchen has enough capacity to operate safely without fridge

4-301.11

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge (PIC) present a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate that expired a year ago. A current CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market 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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