Fair Trade Cafe

1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Fair Trade Cafe five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 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 two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Fair Trade Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink behind bar used as dump sink. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 26, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site 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)

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being sanitized with a quat concentration of 0ppm. Establishment uses quat tablets, per manufacturer, food contact surfaces must be sanitized at a concentration of 200-400. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(F1-2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment to use quaternary ammonia as sanitizer. Only test strips available were damaged. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cups and utensils stored in handwashing sink located at coffee station. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Items were removed by PIC at time of inspection

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager present on-site 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fair Trade Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fair Trade Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fair Trade Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fair Trade Cafe.

How does Fair Trade Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Fair Trade Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Fair Trade Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fair Trade Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fair Trade 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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