Cafe Zupas

2510 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Cafe Zupas, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Temperature measuring devices, manual and mechanical warewashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible measuring device at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwashing machine. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. PIC will order a new/find the old one. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection on 02/03/25

4-302.13

Sep 15, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink on the line blocked at the time of inspection with food container in the sink. Employee relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd

5-205.11

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible measuring device at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwashing machine

4-302.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and standing water underneath the storage racks in the kitchen from the mop sink to the mechanical dishwasher. 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

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink, pvc pipe from mechanical dishwasher dipping into floor drain. and toilet leaking around the spud in the womens restroom at the time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Per PIC, work order has been placed for plumbing repairs. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd

5-205.15(B)

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed corn in a container in the handwashing sink on the cookline thawing with the water running. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC took the container of corn thawing out of the handwashing sink at the time of inspection

5-205.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of black and brown organic matter on the ice machine shoot. Observed build up on the soda fountain nozzles in the lobby. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink. 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)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed chicken at front counter hot holding area at improper temperature of 123°F after 1 hour at hot hold . Informed Person in Charge (PIC) to reheat to 165°F which was corrcted at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment could not provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certification at time of inspection. A CFPM shall be on premises at all times of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 13, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: No irreversible measuring device or test strips available onsite for checking hot sanitizng mechanical dish machine. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection

4-302.13

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zupas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zupas on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zupas?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices, manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zupas.

How does Cafe Zupas compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Cafe Zupas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Zupas have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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.

How often is Cafe Zupas inspected?

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

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