Sip Coffee & Beer

3620 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Sip Coffee & Beer, the earliest from 2024. Sip Coffee & Beer was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Sip Coffee & Beer squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked egg patties cooling in the walk in cooler but were cooling in a container with a lid. Egg patties were in the appropriate cooling time/temperature at the time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Garnish cutting boards in "36 Below" bar area were observed with numerous deep grooves and were discolored. Please ensure cutting boards are maintained in good condition to be smooth and easily cleanable

4-501.12

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Garnish cutting boards in "36 Below" bar area were observed with numerous deep grooves and were discolored as well as cutting board at prep-style refrigerator in main kitchen. Please ensure cutting boards are maintained in good condition to be smooth and easily cleanable

4-501.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shallow containers (

3-501.15(B)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Nov 19, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In bottom portion of prep unit on cook line observed an open container of raw shelled eggs being stored directly on top of an open container of havarti cheese. PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf where contamination would not occur

3-302.11(A1-2)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed cutting board on prep table on cook line to have discoloration and heavy scoring. Also observed cutting boards in 36 Below to have discoloration and heavy scoring. PIC will replace or re-surface cutting surfaces so that they are smooth and easily cleanable

4-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Concrete flooring in main cook line areas and main dish machine is uneven and has several deep grooves in the surfaces. PIC will ensure that floors are smooth, durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable

6-201.11

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

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

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

3-302.11(A1-2)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed a large number of fruit flies (15+) in bar area in 36 below concept. Also observed a number of fruit flies near dish machine on main coffee prep line

6-501.111(C)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Aug 27, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip Coffee & Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip Coffee & Beer on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip Coffee & Beer?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip Coffee & Beer.

How does Sip Coffee & Beer compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sip Coffee & Beer most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sip Coffee & Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip Coffee & Beer have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip Coffee & Beer 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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