Cafe De Churros

9897 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cafe De Churros has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some organic matter build-up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the inside of the ice machine on a more frequent basis. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed broken ice scoop stored in the ice handle-up but with a missing handle. Observed wire bristle grill brush with numerous bent and twisted wires, some of which appeared to have fallen off the main brush head at some point in time. Please replace the broken ice scoop so that the scoop can be grabbed by the handle. Please replace the wire bristle brush with a safer alternative such as a continuous wire (also known as wireless or bristle-free) stainless steel brush. Discussed with person in charge that once equipment cracks/breaks or begins to lose pieces/come apart, to replace that equipment. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease/ground-in dirt underneath the fryers and stove in the back kitchen area as well as grease accumulation on the walls. Please ensure that facility is regularly cleaned to prevent the accumulation of food debris and other soils. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe De Churros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe De Churros on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cafe De Churros compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cafe De Churros most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cafe De Churros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe De Churros have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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