Diner 50

1002 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Diner 50 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 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 one violation per visit.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaks in plumbing lines under main three compartment sink and under prep-sink. Ensure to repair leaks to prevent harborage of water and growing bacteria

5-205.15(B)

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Handwashing done in improper location

Inspector notes: Employee at time of inspection did not adequately wash hands upon changing gloves when switching from a cleaning task to cooking food. Discussed with employee hands shall be adequately wash hands upon changing gloves. Employee proceeded to use 3-compartment sink for hand washing instead of hand sink and did not wash hands for minimum 20seconds. Discussed to use designated hand sink and wash with soap and warm water (100*F) minimum 20 seconds. Reference violation #10 for interim hand washing sink. Informed employee to properly wash hands minimum 20 seconds at interim hand sink and when changing tasks

2-301.15

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Observed plumbing backup issues at floor sink directly plumbed to primary hand sink in rear kitchen area. Discussed, hand sink shall be fully functional with adequate plumbing and discharge of waste water and fully stocked with soap and paper towels. Discussed in interim to use prep-sink as hand sink until necessary plumbing repairs are made to hand sink in rear kitchen area. Operator proceeded to stock prep-sink with soap and paper towels. A re-inspection will be conducted by 4/2/26 to verify hand sink backup issues are permanently repaired

5-203.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed sewage back up at floor sink located by rear door and hand sink. Hand sink was turned on at time of inspection and noticed to cause backup into floor sink. Reference hand sink violation #10. Hand sink will not be used until violation #10 is corrected and long-term solution is found. Observed leaks in plumbing lines under main three compartment sink and under prep-sink. Ensure to repair leaks to prevent harborage of water and growing bacteria. A re-inspection will conducted on 4/2/26

5-205.15(B)

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Conveying Sewage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed swage back up at floor sink located by rear door and hand sink. Hand sink and three compartment were turned on at time of inspection and noticed to cause backup into floor sink. Operator proceeded to fix drain issues and remove clog for swage to drain properly at time of inspection. Reviewed properly conveying and long-term plumbing repairs

5-402.13

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed live roach coming of out clogged floor sink by rear hand sink of establishment and was removed by operator at time of inspection. Reviewed proper pest control procedures and reminded operator only licensed pest control may conduct pest control in establishment

6-501.112

May 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there must be one employee on every shift with CFPM

2-102.12(A)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water available in establishment. Discussed with PIC that hot water availability and capacity is necessary during all hours of operation and at time of inspection

5-103.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there must be one employee on every shift with CFPM

2-102.12(A)

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diner 50 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diner 50 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diner 50?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Diner 50.

How does Diner 50 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Diner 50 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Diner 50's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Diner 50 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Diner 50 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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