Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe

301 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Inspectors have visited Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a prepackaged turkey wrap with blue organic matter on the tortilla in the open display cooler. PIC discarded turkey wrap at the time of inspection and was informed that all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket placed in the handwash sink near coffee prep area. Also observed soda containers placed directly in front of handwash sink near three compartment sink. PIC relocated all items obstructing handwash sink at time of inspection and will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop kept inside ice machine with handle in contact with the ice. In-use utensils may not be stored in ice between uses in order to prevent cross contamination. PIC moved ice scoop to clean container outside of ice machine at time of inspection

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM is required to be onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of Raid Insect Killer stored underneath the front cashier counter. Informed PIC that pest control chemicals cannot be stored onsite due to being an eating and drinking establishment. Informed PIC that if pest control is needed it must be applied by a certified applicator. Instructed PIC to discard the can at time of inspection. PIC discarded the can at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at the 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 Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe.

How does Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kahala Coffee Trader - Corner Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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