Fair Trade Cafe
B1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix 85003
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22827
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice utensil storage options. Discussed CFPM class benefits. Discussed sanitizer tablet use.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A 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
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink behind bar used as dump sink. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Jun 26, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment emailed photo of quat strips to inspector.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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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
Jun 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Note a re-inspection is scheduled for 7/3/25.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Suggested to PIC to have paper towels located close to handwash sink to prevent contaminating clean dry dishes.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed dishes being sanitized with a quat concentration of 0ppm. Establishment uses quat tablets, per manufacturer, food contact surfaces must be sanitized at a concentration of 200-400. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment to use quaternary ammonia as sanitizer. Only test strips available were damaged. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 7/3/25.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed cups and utensils stored in handwashing sink located at coffee station. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Items were removed by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Reviewed cold brew requirements and procedures with PIC.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager present on-site 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.
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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 10, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Thermometers within the refrigerated units under the counter of the prep stations in the kitchen could not be located at the time of inspection. Any refrigerator or freezer, storing TCS food products, must be equipped with a thermometer.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Stephanie Vasquez
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed staff cleaning deli slicer and deli slicer was placed on shelf. Upon inspection, the deli slicer was found to have visible food debris. Advised staff the deli slicer must be cleaned correctly with a wash, rinse, and sanitization step and that food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. The deli slicer was cleaned again and the violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Conduct training with staff on proper cleaning procedures for food contact surfaces. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 19, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed Time as a Public Health Control procedures and double glove method. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Krystal A.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Krystal A.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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.---Observed the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods being dated: in house made hummus [(canned chickpeas)(10/12)], in house tomato jam [(cut tomatoes)(10/3)], Ham and Swiss sandwich (10/8), and spinach and feta sandwich (9/22). Person in charge voluntarily disposed of all these food items at the time of inspection. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be dated if kept past 24 hours and only kept for no more than 7 days (first day made/prepared +6 days after). 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 →