Tryst Cafe

21050 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Tryst Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Tryst Cafe was last inspected on Feb 10, 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Tryst Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hummus dated 1/22 in walk in cooler. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then put away clean dishes without handwashing. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Handwashing should only be done at an approved marked handwashing station

2-301.14

Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink adjacent to the preparation line lacks a continuous supply of pressurized water, specifically when the dishwasher is being ran simultaneously. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection 2/9/26

5-103.11

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A container of portion shredded beef with a made date of 2/5/25 and discard date of 2/10/25 held at walk in cooler. Manager stated the item was transferred from freezer to this unit and since he did not find what date it was defrosted, discarded it

3-501.18

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Upper portion of Ice machine is accumulated with hard water build up. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary

4-202.16

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection

3-402.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Upper portion of Ice machine is accumulated with hard water build up. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary

4-202.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tryst Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tryst Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tryst Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tryst Cafe.

How does Tryst Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Tryst Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tryst 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.

How often is Tryst Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tryst Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.

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