Gravity Coffee Co
A5250 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-02747
Score based on 3 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2025
Dec 4, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
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Jul 2, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer and wiping bucket requirements.
Inspector's notes
THIRD consecutive. No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. 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 a wet mop sitting in the wringer of a not-in-use mop bucket. Alerted the manager, who placed the mop in a way that allows air drying. Wet mops build bacteria. Discussed air drying regulations with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops
Mar 12, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
SECOND consecutive. No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. 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
SECOND consecutive. Observed damp cloths in stainless steel buckets. Employee stated the cloths are use to clean up spills as they happen. Reeducated staff on proper storage of wiping cloths. Set up the steel bucket with sanitizer to make a proper wiping bucket, at time of inspection. Wiping buckets, where cloths are sanitized IN sanitizer solution after each use, are to be used to disinfect cloths used for cleaning. Wiping buckets are to house one cloth at a time and be changed as needed or at least every 4 hours. Discussed the importance of reaching the recommended range as too little sanitizer may not disinfect the wiping cloth effectively. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
May 29, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified Food Manager present at time of inspection. In Compliance with Food Code, Maricopa County now requires a Food Manager Present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources of where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Correct prior to next routine inspection.Discussed storage of utensils between use. Stir rods used for dairy and alternative milks are to be stored in the refrigerator.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Award: B,Signer: Jaiden Parsons
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed damp cloths in stainless steel buckets. Employee stated the cloths are use to clean up spills as they happen. Reeducated staff on proper storage of wiping cloths. Staff grabbed new cloths and made wiping buckets, at time of inspection. Wiping buckets are to be used to disinfect cloths used for cleaning. Wiping buckets are to house one cloth at a time and be changed as needed or at least every 4 hours. Discussed the importance of reaching the recommended range as too little sanitizer may not disinfect the wiping cloth effectively. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-204.115, Pf: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring 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. No chlorine test strips were available on site at time of inspection. Person in charge ordered chlorine test strips while EHS was onsite. Discussed the importance of regularly checking chlorine concentration to ensure it is in the recommended range of use for chlorine (50-100 PPM). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 19, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final Construction Inspection - E&D Class 2This inspection was conducted with the on site superintendent.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to John C. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Note the following for your first routine inspection;1. Provide the certified, stainless steel RPZ backflow prevention device already on site, for the water supply line that will feed the patio mister system when it is installed.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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.
Oct 18, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment Inspection - E&D Class 2This inspection was conducted with the on site superintendent.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to John C. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Correct the following prior to final permit approval;1. Provide a certified, drinking water safe, RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply line to the RO system. All piping, fittings and backflow prevention devices on the downstream side of this device must be plastic or stainless steel, no copper or brass.2. Provide a certified, stainless steel backflow prevention device for the water supply to the soda fountain carbonator.3. Provide a certified, stainless steel backflow prevention device for the water supply line to the mister system.4. Provide certified, RPZ backflow prevention devices for all water lines feeding blender systems installed in sinks or countertops.5. Provide hard pipe drain lines for all ice bins that empty into nearby floor sinks with minimum 1 in. air-gaps.R.S. #1317 was present for this inspection.
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