Kolache Cafe

4302 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Kolache Cafe, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 9, 2026, 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.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Kolache Cafe trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On the front serving line, observed many kolaches with cooked meats and vegetables that did not have a time stamp on them. All savory kolaches are placed on time as control once they are baked and must have the time stamp of when they are made. Time stamps were added to kolaches

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

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed cooling eggs in walkin. Employee said it was removed from the heat and placed in walkin 6.25 hours ago. Food was at 60F on the outside, and 120F on the inside. Talked to manager about cooling techniques, using smaller containers, and stir sticks. Ensure that cooled TCS foods get below 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total

3-501.14

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed unused ice cream machine in the back of the kitchen. Manager said they are committed to now fully removing the equipment. Ensure that unused equipment is removed by the next routine inspection

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kolache Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kolache Cafe on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Kolache Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Kolache Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kolache Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kolache Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kolache Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kolache Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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