Rainbow Donuts

1347 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rainbow Donuts four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Rainbow Donuts trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated that the owner has one but was not onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaks coming from multiple points in the three-compartment sink faucet and the hand sink in the back hallway. Informed PIC that plumbing must be kept in good repair at all times. Bring plumbing back into good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed a room in the back with numerous broken refrigeration units. Establishment must remove these units from the establishment to prevent creating an environment that can harbor pest/rodents

6-501.114

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink leaking from the bottom. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of flour behind a prep table and all along the wall. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Donuts on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Donuts.

How does Rainbow Donuts compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Rainbow Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Rainbow Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainbow Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rainbow Donuts 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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