Cartel Coffee Lab

810 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Cartel Coffee Lab has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting Cartel Coffee Lab on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certifed food protection manager on the premises 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)
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the reach-in fridge near the coffee station and on the walk-in fridge. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment
4-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cartel Coffee Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cartel Coffee Lab on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cartel Coffee Lab?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cartel Coffee Lab.

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

Cartel Coffee Lab most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe 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 zero 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.