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Village Coffee Roastery

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8120 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85258

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12879

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

91
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 26, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026Re-Inspection2 priorityall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment actively doing dishes with 0ppm quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. After investigation, it was found that quat sanitizer is depleted and no replacement for it is available at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) replaced the quat sanitizer with chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection, while ensuring chlorine sanitizer stays within the appropriate range (50-100ppm). Establishment is in the midst of changing chemical companies and a visit will occur tonight to ensure availability of quat sanitizer according to PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple pastries with TCS ingredients with internal temperatures in the range of 75-78°F, and ambient temperature in the display case is 84°F at time of inspection. Examples of pastries observed are spinach and feta cheese pastries and various pastries with cream cheese frosting. Informed person in charge (PIC) that pastries with TCS ingredients can either: 1) Be kept cold, OR 2) Be kept out in room temperature for 4 hours max (if not temperature control) PIC stated the pastries were put out 3 hours ago. PIC discarded the pastries at time of inspection voluntarily. Emailed guidance document on using time as a control at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Jul 27, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment actively doing dishes with 0ppm quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. After investigation, it was found that quat sanitizer is depleted and no replacement for it is available at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) replaced the quat sanitizer with chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection, while ensuring chlorine sanitizer stays within the appropriate range (50-100ppm). Establishment is in the midst of changing chemical companies and a visit will occur tonight to ensure availability of quat sanitizer according to PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple pastries with TCS ingredients with internal temperatures in the range of 75-78°F, and ambient temperature in the display case is 84°F at time of inspection. Examples of pastries observed are spinach and feta cheese pastries and various pastries with cream cheese frosting. Informed person in charge (PIC) that pastries with TCS ingredients can either: 1) Be kept cold, OR 2) Be kept out in room temperature for 4 hours max (if not temperature control) PIC stated the pastries were put out 3 hours ago. PIC discarded the pastries at time of inspection voluntarily. Emailed guidance document on using time as a control at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Inspector's notes

Observed lox on the menu at the establishment. Package reveals lox is farm-raised, cold-smoked Norwegian salmon. Informed person in charge (PIC) that cold-smoked salmon requires consumer advisory as it's not fully cooked. A suggested method would be to indicate lox with an asteriks on the menu directing the customer to a footnote that describes the item as being served raw or undercooked, which would increase the chance of foodborne illness. Please fix prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (08/05/26).

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 24, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility operating without a Certifed Food Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2025

Dec 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed front handsink designation.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

May 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 26, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jul 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked ribs and cooked potatoes at 45*F in the tall cold holding unit near the 3 compartment sink. Ambient air temperature taken with a min/max thermometer of the unit was 47*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. This is a second consecutive repeat violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 47*F taken with a min/max thermometer in the tall cold holding unit near the 3 compartment sink. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Temporarily the PIC placed ice bags into the unit to rapidly drop the temperature. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In person reinspection will be Friday, July 26th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Andrea Castro,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed cold brew at 72*F in a dispenser at room temperature, brewed yesterday per PIC. A new batch of cold brew is brewing on the counter in a container made this morning per PIC around 7 am. PIC placed the new batch of cold brew into refrigeration to continue brewing. Time/temperature control for safety foods should be held at 41*F or lower to prevent the growth of pathogens. PIC voluntarily discarded the old batch of cold brew. Provided cold brew doc. in case the establishment would like to apply for a variance to brew at room temperature. Please brew and hold under refrigeration in the meantime. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed service animals in food establishments and datemarking with staff. Datemarking of ready-to-eat TCS food may not exceed 7 days with the prep date counting as Day 1.Emailed and printed report.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Andrea Castro

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →