Happy Joe Coffee

213 E 7th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Happy Joe Coffee appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Happy Joe Coffee was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands in the middle compartment of the 3-comp sink and then rinse out a carafe at time of inspection. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures and proper location for washing hands at time of inspection with the person-in-charge (PIC)

2-301.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises 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)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed clean sheet pan stored behind prep sink faucet at time of inspection. Observed clean reusable cold brew filters stored on the faucet of the mop sink at time of inspection. Discussed proper storage methods for utensils between uses and to limit cross contamination at the time of inspection

3-304.12

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Joe Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Joe Coffee on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Happy Joe Coffee compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Happy Joe Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Happy Joe Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy Joe Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Joe 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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