Desert Eagle Coffee

5000 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Desert Eagle Coffee appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Wiping cloths, use limitation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Desert Eagle Coffee's latest score of 86 falls below the Glendale average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shell raw eggs in cartons stored over unopened drink containers. Eggs are considered a raw meat product and must be stored beneath any ready to eat foods. Eggs were moved from ready to eat foods

3-302.11(A3-8)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed items such as ground coffee and roasted coffee beans stored uncovered. Ingredients not in use must be stored covered

3-305.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer on wiping cloths used to wipe down coffee equipment after use. Sanitizer for wiping off food contact surfaces should be 100ppm if using chlorine style bleach

3-304.14

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open containers of cottage cheese and shredded cheese in walk in cooler with no open or discard dates. Commercially processed temperature control foods must be marked with an opened on or discard date (not to exceed 7 days from opening. on container. Items were datemarked with opened on date

3-501.17

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in red container at prep table with 0 ppm chlorine based sanitizer. Wiping cloth water was changed out to be at 100ppm

3-304.14

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine based sanitizer at sanitizing portion of three compartment sink. Chlorine based sanitizer to be at 50 ppm. Person in charge added bleach to water with a reading of 50 ppm. Advised staff to verify sanitizer levels with on site test strips

4-501.111

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks within establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed that staff on site had no Certified Food Manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes in containers with no chlorine residue of 50 - 100 ppm clorine . All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed broken seals on glass doors of the walk in cooler. Fix or repair to keep internal temperature at 41*F

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Eagle Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Eagle Coffee on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desert Eagle Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Desert Eagle Coffee.

How does Desert Eagle Coffee compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Desert Eagle Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Desert Eagle Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desert Eagle Coffee 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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