El Zaguan Cafe

2828 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

El Zaguan Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; El Zaguan Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

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

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory reminder indicators (such as a star or asterisk) on printed menus with food items that are offered as raw/undercooked. Discussed the need for indicators to be placed next to each food item on the menu that is offered as raw/undercooked such as 'huevos rancheros' and any egg additions that are made to order with PIC. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 3/20/2026 to verify the correction

3-603.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several sanitizer buckets throughout establishment at less than 150 ppm Quat. PIC discarded and remade sanitizer buckets at time of inspection to bring sanitizer levels to 150-400 ppm Quat. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC

3-304.14

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) not present at time of inspection. CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed plastic milk jugs reused for storing various salsas in walk-in cooler. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food

4-502.13(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Zaguan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Zaguan Cafe on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Zaguan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Zaguan Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Zaguan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Zaguan Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Zaguan 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.

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