Brick Road Coffee

4415 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Brick Road Coffee four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces being actively sanitized in the three-compartment sink with a 0ppm concentration of quat. Upon further investigation, it was found that the dispenser is outputting a 0ppm concentration. PIC hand dosed and brought the sink to an approved concentration at time of inspection. Informed PIC that that the food contact surfaces need to be sanitized properly. All food contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PIC agreed to hand dose quat until the dispenser is outputting an approved sanitizer concentration. PIC called in service for the dispenser at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment using quat for sanitizing food contact surfaces with no quat test strips available onsite. Informed PIC that quat test strips need to be obtained prior to reinspection on 9/12/2025. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated that they are in the process of obtaining one. Informed PIC that at least one person who is a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the drainpipe from the three-compartment sink extending down into the floor drain. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. Please bring the pipe back into good repair. Discussed the importance of preventing backflow with PIC. 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
5-205.15(B)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brick Road Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brick Road Coffee on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Brick Road Coffee compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Brick Road Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Brick Road Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brick Road Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brick Road 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.