Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe

1501 W Fountainhead Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85282
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed active warewashing at 3-compartment sink. Dishwasher observed cleaning and rinsing food contact surfaces but no sanitization step after cleaning. Reviewed proper warewashing procedure with PIC at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds
4-702.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-house made kimchi (made 08/07) with no datemarking present, stored in reach-in unit located backhouse. PIC stated food items were prepped/opened less than 7 days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
78
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed person in charge (PIC), rinse out coffee carafes in the handwashing sink in the front of house at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. person in charge was informed that hand sinks must be limited to hand washing only to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces/foods with bacteria from hands. Hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use
5-205.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a bimetallic stem robe thermometer to verify food holding temperatures. Discussed the importance of utilizing thermometers to verify food temperatures and to ensure equipment is properly functioning. A Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucy's Fountainhead Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucy's Fountainhead 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.