Cartel Coffee Lab

7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Cartel Coffee Lab has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Observed upright cooler with damaged to the floor of the unit from the storage of large kegs of coffee exposing the surface underneath. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition
4-202.16
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cartel Coffee Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cartel Coffee Lab on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Cartel Coffee Lab most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cartel Coffee Lab have averaged around one violation 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.