Sugarcane Cafe

2535 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sugarcane Cafe, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sugarcane Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw produce in walk in cooler. 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)

Jul 29, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked foods such as chicken, beef, and cheese with date mark stickers but no clear indication as to what day it was marked. Person in charge states that items were cooked a couple days prior

3-501.17

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items such as cooked beef, cooked chicken, cheese, cooked pasta, and raw shrimp with an internal temperature of 48F. Found unit to have an internal temperature of 39F lower half and upper unit to measure 53F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Apr 11, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed menu with consumer advisory footnote but no disclosure indicating which food items are served raw or undercooked. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection

3-603.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed multiple live cockroaches located under dish machine and between wall and floor cove in corner under dish machine. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection

6-501.111(C)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed hot water handle at handwash sink located near dish machine broken and not dispensing hot water. Observed leak from piping under handwash sink when water turned on. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

5-202.12(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Observed rusting and buildup of organic matter on shelving in walk-in. Observed rusting on shelving below handwash sink at server station. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

4-101.11(B-E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugarcane Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugarcane Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugarcane Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugarcane Cafe.

How does Sugarcane Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sugarcane Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sugarcane Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sugarcane 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.

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