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Blue House Coffee

435 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Blue House Coffee has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Blue House Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed in-use spoon stored in stagnant room temp water in kitchen as well as next to espresso machine. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
95
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 2-door fridge located behind grab and go unit have an ambient temperature of 48-50°F and digital thermometer reading 47-51°F. Establishment relies on this unit for back stock. 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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed in-use spoon stored in stagnant room temp water in kitchen as well as next to espresso machine. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a commercially packaged bag of raw chicken breast on a prep table located near reach-in unit behind retail case at 12 pm. PIC stated that the chicken had been placed there two hours ago. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed bag of raw chicken in the reach-in unit
3-501.13
90
Jul 8, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo stored directly above RTE food items (watermelon, milk containers) in reach-in unit located behind retail case. 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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed RTE/TCS food items (in-house cold brew coffee and opened dairy butter) with no datemarking in refrigerator unit located beside 3-compartment sink. Employee states items in question were made/opened 2-3 days prior. All food items were datemarked properly at time of 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). 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened deli ham, in house cold brew coffee, and opened diary yogurt not having any date marking. Employee states everything but the yogurt were made/opened 2-3 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). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection except for the yogurt which was voluntarily disposed of
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue House Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue House Coffee on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue House Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue House Coffee.

How does Blue House Coffee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Blue House Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Blue House Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue House Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue House Coffee 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 Blue House Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue House Coffee is inspected around four times per year on average.

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