Deseo a Coffee Shack

2330 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Deseo a Coffee Shack has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: One person in charge shall have a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification and shall be present during all hours of operation. Ensure to obtain a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate

2-102.12(A)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed main kitchen standing reach-in unit with ambient air temperature at a minimum of 49*F at time of inspection. PIC could not identify when said unit went out of temperature. PIC stated unit will not be utilized to hold TCS foods until repairs can be made. Establishment has sufficient cold holding capacities. 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

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed cold water handle of handwash sink in bathroom near coffee bar broken and not dispensing cold water. Faucet is dispensing water at 110*F from remaining functioning handle at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair broken handle prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No designated area for employee eating or drinking

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink item on food prep table located in kitchen. PIC removed item at time of inspection. Suggested PIC to designate area for storage of employee food and drink items, and employee personal items

6-403.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deseo a Coffee Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deseo a Coffee Shack on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Deseo a Coffee Shack compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Deseo a Coffee Shack most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Deseo a Coffee Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deseo a Coffee Shack have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deseo a Coffee Shack 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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