Ping's Cafe

17115 E Shea Blvd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ping's Cafe six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Fountain Hills facility scores 92, putting Ping's Cafe on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored above raw shrimp in the walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two big white buckets placed in front of hand-washing sink in the kitchen, hand-washing sink was not accessible. All hand-washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager removed the buckets from the hand-washing sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork and raw beef stored over raw bean sprout and ready-to-eat sauces, reviewed the food storage chart with manager, Manager moved raw prok and raw beef on bottom shelf at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Manager could not provide food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 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 chlorine at ware washing machine measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Establishment has 3-compartment sink that can be used until ware washing machine is repaired. Manager called for repair service at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Manager could not provide food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 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 chlorine at ware washing machine measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Establishment has 3 compartment sink that can be used until ware washing machine is repaired. Manager called for repair service at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Manager could not provided food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ping's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ping's Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ping's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ping's Cafe.

How does Ping's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Ping's Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

Has Ping's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ping's 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 Ping's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ping's Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.

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