Press Coffee

601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Press Coffee seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed all-purpose chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above food items in the front of house at time of inspection. Observed window cleaner spray bottle stored above plastic cups in the back of house at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection

7-204.11

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 6th Consecutive

2-102.12(A)

Dec 5, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (5th consecutive)

2-102.12(A)

Nov 5, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Additives

Inspector notes: Observed establishment selling coffee drinks containing mushroom blend which contains cordyceps, lion's mane, chaga, mushrooms at time of inspection. The establishment utilizing and adding the mushroom blend to drinks (Mocha Mushroom & Matcha Mushroom shakers). The mushroom blend was embargoed at time of inspection and placed on hold. Product placed on hold may not be moved or used. Reviewed with PIC about approved food additives at time of inspection. The establishment has not shown the mushroom blend as Generally recognized as Safe (GRAS) and may not be used as a food additive

3-202.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed shut off y-valve and chemical dispenser connected downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) of mop sink faucet. Person in charge (PIC) disconnected connections. Shut off valves may not be connected downstream from an AVB as contamination could occur. Chemical dispenser must have its own dedicated water line, and an internal air gap back flow device installed. Repeat violation (3rd consecutive). 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed drainage pipe from 3-compartment sink going directly into the floor drain in the back of house at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. provide a minimum 1-inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of floor sink prior to next routine inspection

5-202.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Press Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Press Coffee on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Press Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Press Coffee.

How does Press Coffee compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Press Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Press Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Press Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Press Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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