Morning Squeeze
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Morning Squeeze has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Across the inspection history, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ware washing machine with concentration of chlorine measured at 0ppm. PIC reported chemicals recently changed and needed to prime pump. After PIC adjustments chlorine measured at appropriate concentration. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed butter cups on expo line counter without time stamp. PIC reported these items are under time as a control and there is a written procedure in place. PIC reported some of these items were just placed out but others were held longer than 4 hours. Butter being held with time as a control less than 4 hours were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Butter held for longer than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
74
Oct 2, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cook crack a raw shelled egg, and with their same glove grab the cooked egg (RTE) and plated it. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the prep cooler closest to office having an ambient temperature of 51*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Reinspection will occur within 10 days
4-301.11
78
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment uses 4-hour time as a control for to-go dairy butter cups, per PIC. Time-controlled butter cups observed missing start time with a discard time of 11am. PIC stated items were brought out of walk-in unit at 41'F at 7am to be put on time as a control. PIC added start time to time stamp. Time as a control policy also observed to be missing. Developed a time control policy for butter item with PIC at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of lowboy drawer located below stovetop observed at 51.6'F Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below, prior to re-inspection on 06/23/25
4-301.11
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tzatziki sauce (made 02/07, discard 02/14), cut tomatoes (made 02/04, discard 02/11), cold brew (made 02/04, discard 02/11) in walk-in unit dated for a total of 8 days. Reviewed proper datemarking requirements and to keep RTE/TCS food items for a total of 7 days, with prep day counting as Day 1. 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
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment using time as control for cooked bacon, raw shelled eggs, sour cream and red salsa, per PIC. Time-controlled TCS food items observed with no time stamps. Observed time as control written procedure missing at time of inspection. PIC stated all time-controlled TCS food items were brought out at 7am upon opening for business. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Developed time as control written procedure with PIC on-site at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Observed hole on wall around mop-sink. Seal all holes around mop sink prior to next routine inspection. Ensure facility is maintained in good repair. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
4-202.16
78
Oct 24, 2024
Food Immediate Suspension
1 critical violation.
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Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a floor drain in back kitchen prep area, near manager office and hand sink, to be overflowing with sewage at time of inspection. PIC will correct the overflow immediately and prior to re-opening. Establishment was posted closed with a red closed sign. Notice of suspension of operating permit form was completed. Correct at once
8-404.11
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morning Squeeze last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morning Squeeze on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morning Squeeze?
Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morning Squeeze.
How does Morning Squeeze compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Morning Squeeze most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Morning Squeeze's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morning Squeeze have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morning Squeeze means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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