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The Lunch Box Cafe

2539 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at The Lunch Box Cafe stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee using 3-compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize dishes and utensils. Observed 25ppm concentration of chlorine in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink. Food-contact surfaces shall be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food employee increased sanitizer compartment chlorine concentration to 50ppm at time of inspection. Dishes and utensils were properly washed/rinsed/sanitized at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap or hand drying provision at outdoor handwash sink. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap and hand drying provision for outdoor handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink set up from right to left as: rinse, wash, sanitize. Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using the following procedure: Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using a 3-compartment sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) why rinse step must be in the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink. PIC had rinse step moved to middle compartment
4-603.16
95
May 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink set up from right to left as: rinse, wash, sanitize. Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using the following procedure: Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using a 3-compartment sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) why rinse step must be in the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink. PIC had rinse step moved to middle compartment
4-603.16
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drip leak from ABS drainpipe below 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair 3-compartment drainpipe to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two trays of cooked Chicken Sitting out at 80 Degrees for 1 hour per manage after cooking. Manager immediately moved Chicken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed rapid cooling with manager
3-501.14
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed Raw Beef thawing at room temperature. Employee put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing with PIC
3-501.13
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lunch Box Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Box Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Lunch Box Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Lunch Box Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Lunch Box Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lunch Box Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lunch Box 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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