Caffe Boa

5063 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Caffe Boa has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

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

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in closest to the office at an ambient internal temperature of 49*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine scoop stored in the hand wash sink basin next to the ice machine. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the hand wash sink shall be maintained accessible at all times. Also observed employee washing hands in prep sink next to the hand wash sink holding the ice scoop in the basin. Discussed to ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing and hand washing shall only occur in designated hand sink. PIC took ice scoop to dish pit to get washed and will find a better place to store the scoop in between uses. Also, PIC is placing signs on the prep sink stating, "prep sink only" and a sign at the hand wash sink stating "hand washing only."

5-205.11

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing/separate caulking and black organic matter on existing caulking at the handwash sinks in bathrooms and dish pit area. Discussed with PIC that all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed to the wall with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminants

4-402.11

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: >>>Observed Ice maker with visible black organic growth on external lip of the door, ceiling within the unit and white apron inside the ice machine. Door of unit is also broken. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to maintain and keep in good repair. Also discussed with PIC please clean to sight and touch by next routine inspection

4-602.11(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Boa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Boa on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Caffe Boa compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Caffe Boa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Boa 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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