King Coffee

1020 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

King Coffee has been inspected five times since 2024. On Nov 20, 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.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 500+ PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer being used in the 3-comp sink at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mature German cockroach carcass located in the floor drain directly beneath prep sink in the back of house. PIC removed the carcass from the premises at time of inspection. Discussed active pest control procedures with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by next routine inspection

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the rinse/dump sink & at the mop sink faucets at time of inspection. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with high temperature. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)

5-103.12

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw unpasteurized pooled egg containers stored above breakfast sandwiches, cold brew, and milk cartons at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) moved raw pooled egg containers to bottom shelf below all RTE items at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the rinse/dump sink & at the mop sink faucets at time of inspection. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures

5-103.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from the faucet of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Coffee on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does King Coffee compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

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

Has King Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King 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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