Lifeboat Coffee Co

536 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Lifeboat Coffee Co has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Lifeboat Coffee Co is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observe the reach in cooler by the front counter with minimum ambient temperature of 56.3F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. The person in charge removed all TCS food items and placed a work order for service. Discussed using alternate coolers until service has been completed and the reach in cooler maintains TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Establishment has additonal cooler with sufficent capabilities for cooling and cold holding operations
4-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed gap around the coffee roaster exhaust the exterior side wall. The person in charge stated a work order to seal the wall is in place. Discussed outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
6-202.15
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lifeboat Coffee Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lifeboat Coffee Co on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lifeboat Coffee Co compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Lifeboat Coffee Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Lifeboat Coffee Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lifeboat Coffee Co have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lifeboat Coffee Co 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 Lifeboat Coffee Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lifeboat Coffee Co is inspected around three times per year on average.