Cafe Zupas

10265 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe Zupas five times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Equipment and utensils, air-drying required” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Avondale restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Observed wet pans and pitchers stored as clean on shelf next to cook line. Discussed allowing equipment and food contact surfaces to air dry after they have been properly cleaned and sanitized. Second Consecutive Violation

4-901.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler on front area prep line that has liquid pooling at bottom shelf and organic matter beginning to grow along door seal. Discussed repairing/replacing unit to ensure no leaking is present to cause pooling water. 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 splatter on walls throughout kitchen. Also observed ice build up on floor of walk-in freezer. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. 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

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple clear food pans, used for various TCS and non TCS food items with food debris, labels, and pooled water stacked on each other and stored as clean on equipment racks above the cook/prep line and next to the dishwash machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet clear prep containers stacked together on clean equipment rack. PIC instructed staff to wash, rinse, and sanitize containers. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing

4-901.11

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation of dust with manager

6-501.12

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zupas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zupas on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zupas?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils, air-drying required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zupas.

How does Cafe Zupas compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Cafe Zupas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Cafe Zupas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Zupas have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Zupas 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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