The Fix Coffee

1445 W Auto Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited The Fix Coffee four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 24, 2025. 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 two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting The Fix Coffee on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a hose with a sprayer attached in the mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker on mop sink fixture. Discussed with PIC the hose w/ sprayer attached to the faucet with this type of backflow prevention device is prohibited (due to constant pressure). PIC took the sprayer off the hose and says it will only be attached when in use
5-203.14
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged foods from a permitted local bakery with labels missing the approximate weight and the address or phone number. Discussed with PIC labeling prepackaged foods from a different facility shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed missing/separated caulking and orange pink and brown organic matter on existing caulking at the syrup table, three compartment sink and hand wash sink. Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment shall be spaced out for proper cleaning or shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminates
4-402.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged foods from a permitted local bakery with labels missing the approximate weight and the address or phone number. Discussed with PIC labeling prepackaged foods from a different facility shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
86
Jul 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: >>>Observed outside walk-in at an ambient temperature of 50*F and the reach-in refrigerator at 50*F inside the prep area, both measured with min/max thermometer. Discussed with PIC 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. Establishment cannot use units until the repairs get units to maintain a temperature of 41*F or below. Establishment is using a limited menu containing no TCS food ingredients (espresso shots, drip coffee, brewed teas) until there is sufficient cold holding units to safely continue operations of the full menu. 24- Reinspection 7-19-24
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: >>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fix Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fix Coffee on file is from Jun 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fix Coffee?

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

How does The Fix Coffee compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

The Fix Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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