Hopes Brunch House

2508 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hopes Brunch House stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Hopes Brunch House's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knives on magnetic strip stored as clean with visible dried food debris and residue on the food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Also observed commercial deli slicer stored on a metal table in the food prep area with dried food debris and gelatinous residue on the blade and metal tray. Per PIC, these items had not been used in one day. more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-602.11(A-D)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed icicle formation on the door and condenser unit of the walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Discussed routine maintenance with PIC. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked sausage patties measuring 100-120F stored on plate in steam table tray. PIC reported cooking and storing patties in steam tray less than one hour ago. Sausages improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PIC will discontinue use of plate as it does not allow for heat transfer from tray to food. 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)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor of dry storage room. PIC placed bag of potatoes onto shelf. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from AVB on mop sink faucet. 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)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes go from touching dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing her hands in between. Discussed with person in charge and employee the importance of washing hands between tasks and when touching clean equipment and utensils. Had employee rewash clean dishes and wash hands when touching the clean dishes

2-301.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked sausage patties sitting on plate on steam tray with an internal temperature of 120F. Person in charge states items were cooked 30 minutes to an hour prior. Had cookline chef reheat sausage to 165F and put in metal food tray on steam rack. discussed with person in charge that putting hot holding foods on plate allow no contact to hot temperatures

3-501.16(A)(1)

Dec 10, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hopes Brunch House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hopes Brunch House on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hopes Brunch House?

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

How does Hopes Brunch House compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Hopes Brunch House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Hopes Brunch House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hopes Brunch House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hopes Brunch House 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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