Moon Valley Cafe

502 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Moon Valley Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 23, 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.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Soiled plates, pats and pots and silverware stored on the floor next to dish washer and three compartment sink. Provide more shelving and storage for dirty and clean items
4-903.12
95
Dec 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed egg chef crack raw shell eggs and proceed to handle walk-in fridge door, hot holding ladles, microwave, and work with ready to eat foods such a green beans and mashed potatoes. Discussed washing hands after handling raw food items unless staying on task at raw egg station
2-301.14
86
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Walk-in fridge holding 45.5*f degrees via min max thermometer holding various TCS foods from the above violation. Re-inspection will occur 7/9/2025
4-301.11
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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)
95
Aug 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of debris under 3 compartment sink and prep line
6-501.12
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moon Valley Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moon Valley Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Moon Valley Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Moon Valley Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Moon Valley Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moon Valley Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moon Valley 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 Moon Valley Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moon Valley Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.