Giant Coffee

3800 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Giant Coffee, the earliest from 2024. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, which has been cited two times.

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

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the cooler in front of the espresso machine having an ambient temperature of 51*F using min/max thermometer and being used to store TCS foods. 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. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
4-301.11
90
Dec 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of brown/black/green organic matter on interior of ice machine. Ice machines must be maintained clean and cleaned frequently enough to prevent build-up of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Observed pre-packaged chicken cesar wraps containing cooked chicken and pre-packaged chop salads containing cooked chicken. Per PIC, food items are obtained from an outside food vendor and could not provide invoices at the time of inspection. The packaging did not display any USDA or ADA labeling. The product was placed under an embargo and removed from sale. The product was stored in back reach-in cooler and may not be moved until MCESD releases embargo hold. Must provide invoices for product
3-201.11(A-B)
Conveying Sewage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink blocked and not conveying sewage at time of inspection. Per employee, establishment dumps mop water down floor sink. After removing grate from mop sink, PIC was able to remove blockage from mop sink. Discussed cleaning mop sink and proper disposal of mop water
5-402.13
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of brown/black/green organic matter on interior of ice machine. Ice machines must be maintained clean and cleaned frequently enough to prevent build-up of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giant Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giant Coffee on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giant Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giant Coffee.

How does Giant Coffee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Giant Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Giant Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giant Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giant 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.