Dream City Cafe

13613 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged six inspections at Dream City Cafe, the earliest from 2024. Dream City Cafe was last inspected on Apr 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No written policy-procedure is available in the establishment for cleaning vomit and bodily fluid. Provided department's handout
2-501.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: Two big and small container are stored inside employee handwashing sink in north side
5-203.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There is no certified manager trained in food safety documentation in the establishment. Please get a training from an accredited program by ANSI and keep the document in the establishment
2-102.12(A)
78
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pitchers of cold brew coffee with not date marking. The person in charge was unable to verify when the coffee was brewed but stated the pitchers of cold brew were made more than 7 days. The person in charge stated the coffee is brewed onsite and typically retained for up to two weeks
3-501.18
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluild clean up kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sinks without minimum 100F hot water supply. Hand wash sink by the ice machine had hot water temperature of 87F and the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink had hot water temperature of 73F. The hand wash sink by the three compartment sink had low flow of hot water which was not sufficient to meet minimum operating capacities. The person in charge placed a work order for both hand wash sinks at the time of inspection
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dream City Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dream City Cafe on file is from Apr 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dream City Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dream City Cafe.

How does Dream City Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Dream City Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Dream City Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dream City Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dream City Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dream City Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dream City Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.