Cartel Coffee Lab
A°810 S Ash Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15715
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed unsealed absorbent wood around the drink cup rinser and ice well to be rotting away and holding black organic matter. Some surface area is rough with exposed black organic matter and some is covered with plexiglass and caulking with the black organic matter underneath. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed the drain line from the drink cup rinser to be drooping and ice well to drain into a hub drain and missing an airgap. Also observed is a missing air gap from the ice machine floor sink. Discussed with PIC Provide rigid drain line (flexible tubing may be sleeved to rigid pipe) for espresso machine and route to drain at floor sink. Ensure adequate slope is maintained in drain line to allow wastewater to properly drain and provide a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of floor sink prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) Single use containers such as deli containers are not designed to be washed and reused. 2) ice bucket shall be stored upside down to prevent accumulating standing water.
2025
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
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
Jan 31, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper pest control procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certifed food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. 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.
Show full county text
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
2024
Aug 26, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
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
Inspector's notes
Observed torn gaskets on the reach-in fridge near the coffee station and on the walk-in fridge. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Corrective action: Repair prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Mar 8, 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Of Note:- 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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Michael K.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed employee walk into establishment from outside and start making customer orders without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with the PIC and when hand washing is required. Employee washed hands at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Jul 19, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul O.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 92Casey Moore Oyster HouseA°850 S Ash Ave · 50 m away
- 100Otto Pizza & PastryA804 S Ash Ave · 50 m away
- 99First WatchA111 W University Dr · 90 m away
- 100Whole Foods MarketA234 W University Dr · 120 m away
- 100KIKKA at Whole Foods TempeA234 W University Dr · 120 m away
- 94Café ZupasA°105 W University Dr · 110 m away
- 96The Dark Side TFMB°805 S Farmer Ave · 130 m away
- 100Chick-fil-AA°25 W University Dr · 160 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →