Helpings Cafe & Market

3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Helpings Cafe & Market has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Helpings Cafe & Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: In the hot holding unit found rice, beans, and cheese sauce with internal temperatures ranging from 125-131*F. The PIC stated the food item had been there for more than 2 hours. All the food items were embargoed and voluntarily discarded by the PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: The butter, garlic butter, and honey butter being managed under time as a control did not have any time stamp or log to indicate when they put placed under time as a control. The PIC added the times at the time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: In the hot holding unit cooked rice, pumpkin soup, and cheese sauce had internal temperatures ranging from 97*F-124*F. The person in charge (PIC) verified the temperatures using the establishment's thermometer. The PIC stated the food had been in that unit for more than two hours. The food items were embargoed and voluntarily discarded by the PIC at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: In the food assembly area fried leeks and TCS butter were held under time as a control did not have time stamp to indicate how long they have been under time as a control. The person in charge (PIC) stated the food items had been placed under time as a control for 3 hours. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Helpings Cafe & Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Helpings Cafe & Market on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Helpings Cafe & Market?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Helpings Cafe & Market.

How does Helpings Cafe & Market compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Helpings Cafe & Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Helpings Cafe & Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Helpings Cafe & Market have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Wilson Primary K-2 School

415 N 30th St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Phoenix → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Maricopa → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Phoenix