Cafe Lalibela

849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cafe Lalibela has been inspected eight times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Cafe Lalibela trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a mop and mop bucket blocking the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Discussed with PIC Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. The mop and mop bucket were relocated at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment no longer blocks the hand wash sink

5-205.11

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher in disrepair at time of inspection. 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

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises 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)

Mar 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips in establishment at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Establishment utilizes test strips for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chickpeas, cooked fish, cooked brown lentils, and tomato sauce in the reach-in fridge with no prepped dates at time of inspection. Per cook, all items were made on Sunday, 10/6. Cook labeled items with prepped date 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)

3-501.17

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Lalibela last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lalibela on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Cafe Lalibela compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Cafe Lalibela most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Cafe Lalibela's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Lalibela 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 Cafe Lalibela inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lalibela is inspected around five times per year on average.

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