Sugarcane Cafe

3110 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sugarcane Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2024. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Sugarcane Cafe squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3-comp sink's faucet neck at time of inspection. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. PIC will have a plumber on-site to address the issue. 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)

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Pressure

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink adjacent to the cooking range unable to dispense cold water under pressure at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of hot/cold water availability with PIC. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 3/17/2026 to verify the correction

5-103.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk containers of white powders below sink in prep area. PIC identified these as sugar, salt, and flour. PIC labeled all items in bulk containers at time of inspection. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef out on kitchen prep table with an internal temperature of 110F. Person in charge states that item was cooked about an hour and a half to two hours ago and was set there to cool before putting in fridge. All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures

3-501.14

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed parsley in walk in fridge being stored in store plastic bags made of nonfood safe material. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Had person in charge move item to food safe storage

4-101.11(A)

May 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed covered deep pan of grilled chicken in walk-in unit measured at 60'F. PIC stated food item was made the day prior and have been in walk-in since. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Also observed multiple cooked food items being cooled with lids covered. 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. Provided proper cooling guidance and proper cooling methods guidance via email

3-501.14

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in with an ambient temperature of 50.3°F. PIC could not provide temperature log of last known time walk-in was functioning properly at 41'F or below. All TCS food items were either embargoed and discarded (see embargo list) or moved to alternative refrigeration. Walk-in unit was emptied of TCS food items at time of inspection. Until fixed, PIC agreed to all food will be kept in other functioning refrigeration units. Reinspection will occur within 24hours

4-301.11

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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 Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugarcane Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation 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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