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Dutch Bros Coffee

6461 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19997

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 10, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 2, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: employee restroom door must remain closed unless being propped open for cleaning or service.

2025

Oct 6, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) all clean linens shall be stored outside of the restroom. 2) sanitizer wiping clothes shall be submerged in sanitizer in between uses.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. 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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed facility having employee drinks designated on shelving that stored establishment products below and also a personal food item in the walk-in on the top shelf above the facility's refrigerated product. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) employee food and drink shall be stored low and in a way that prevents contamination of establishment's food for sale. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

May 2, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) clean clothes and/orlinen shall be stored in protected areas free from contamination. 2) employee drinks shall be stored in a designated area that prevents contamination of facility foods for sale, food contact surfaces, linens and single use containers.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 employees wash hands for less than 10 seconds at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

2024

Aug 10, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed both drive thru windows were open and the air curtains not turned on. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Discussed if the windows are to remain open the air curtain shall be on and fully functioning. PIC turned on air curtains at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 27, 2024Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.3rd Consecutive ViolationReport sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ross Timmons

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>>Observed bathroom faucet to be off and still running water. Discussed with the PIC the faucet system shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected >>>Observed back door of establishment propped ajar; the door leads directly outside of the establishment. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to keep door closed unless currently in use. Outer openings must be protected from the exterior at all times to prevent the entrance of pests. PIC unpropped the door at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 23, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. REPEAT violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hollyann H.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Ice scoop found buried in the ice inside of ice bin removed the ice scoop. Store scoops in a clean, dry location between uses. Ice scoops can be stored in the ice of an ice storage bin provided the scoop handle extends out of the ice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →