Cartel Coffee Lab

1 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cartel Coffee Lab has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “outer openings, protected”, showing up two times.

Cartel Coffee Lab's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site 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)

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the order window leading to the outside open without the air curtain on. Discussed the importance of the air curtain being on to preventing pest access to the establishment to prevent any contamination. Air curtain shall be turned on should order window stay opened. Person in charge turned air curtain on

6-202.15

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to-go "Keto Box" with hard boiled eggs without shell intact with discard date of 02/08. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the 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)

3-501.18

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed the order window leading to the outside being propped open without the air curtain being on. PIC closed the window at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of having a method of preventing pest access to the establishment such as air curtains to prevent any contamination. PIC stated air curtain might be in disrepair. Air curtain shall be turned on should order window stay opened. Fix air curtain to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection should establishment prefer to have order window opened. Otherwise, order window shall remain closed

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cartel Coffee Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cartel Coffee Lab on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cartel Coffee Lab?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cartel Coffee Lab.

How does Cartel Coffee Lab compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cartel Coffee Lab most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cartel Coffee Lab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cartel Coffee Lab have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cartel Coffee Lab 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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