The Coffee Shop

3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Coffee Shop five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 96, which The Coffee Shop's 90 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Assorted wiping cloth in use left on the food prep. counters. facility has designated red buckets. discussed with manager. manager removed wet towel. multi quat at 200 ppm prepared/ established

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain certified food manager at the facility during the hours of food service. available resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least 1 CFPM present during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed black microbial growth behind the ice deflector in the large ice machine. Please clean to prevent contamination

4-602.11(E)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee cell phones stored on tables where food preparation and food items were occurring/stored. Staff moved all cell phones to a designated area

6-403.11

Jan 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in the mechanical dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm after wash cycle. Spoke with PIC about having dishwasher serviced so that appropriate concentration of sanitizer is dispensed during wash. PIC instructed staff to use 3-comp sink to wash dishes until dishwasher is repaired

4-501.114(A-E)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

4-501.114(A-E)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed menus at establishment offering undercooked eggs with no consumer advisory statement. 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. **Requires re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for Friday 1/10/25

3-603.11

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in the mechanical dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. PIC primed machine and concentration was still 0 ppm. Unable to observe any chlorine dispensing during priming. PIC filled 3 compartment sink with quat sanitizer at 300 ppm and sanitized the dishes from the dishwasher in the sink

4-501.114(A-E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Coffee Shop on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Coffee Shop.

How does The Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

The Coffee Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has The Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Coffee Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Coffee Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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