The Grand Cafe

718 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Grand Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a water bottles being stored in the ice well in which the ice is used for customer drinks. Employee moved the water bottle and disposed of the ice it touched. Discussed how ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Please do not store any food such as cans/bottles in the ice that is used for customer consumption

3-303.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets in one of the coolers in the side bar being in disrepair. Please replace/fix the gaskets in the unit to prevent it from malfunctioning

6-501.11

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the scoop for the sugar being submerged in the sugar with its handle in contact with the sugar. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location and If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grand Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grand Cafe on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Grand Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has The Grand Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grand Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grand 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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