Vita Coffee

509 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Vita Coffee has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Vita Coffee on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ham and cheese pastries stored in display case at room temperature with no recorded time of placement or scheduled time for discard. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Jan 27, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed 3-comp sink with sanitizer dispensing quat solution. Quat sanitizer test strips observed expired since 2023. PIC could not provide unexpired quat test strips at time of inspection. Observed chemical warewashing machine by 3-comp sink using chlorine as sanitizer solution. PIC stated establishment is out of chlorine test strips at time of inspection. PIC placed a work order for new test strips at time of inspection and stated test strips are expected to arrive on 09/18. Observed 3-comp sink quat dispenser and chlorine warewashing machine to be dispensing sanitizer solutions within approved concentrations (tested by inspector test strips). Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection scheduled on 09/26

4-302.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vita Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vita Coffee on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Vita Coffee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Vita Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Vita Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vita Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vita 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.

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