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Cafe Zupas

3225 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix 85029

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03338

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed mop sink plumbing and TCS foods.

Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed routinely stirring hot holding foods.

2025

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink near dish area without cleanser. Instructed PIC to stock with cleanser. Discussed requirements for handwashing sinks.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 Manager- must be present during hours of operation.Please purchase temperature testing device for high heat dish machineNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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 formAward: Not Participating,Signer: Sherri-Lyn Skinner

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 Manager- must be present during hours of operation.Reviewed testing device options for high temperature dish machineNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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,Signer: Devin Whitaker

2023

Dec 19, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with the on site contractor.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Chase B. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Correct the following prior to your first routine inspection1. Finish installing the funnel drain assembly for the RPZ backflow prevention device for the mister system and finish repairing the floor around the floor sink where this funnel drain assembly will drain.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.

Dec 14, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with the on site contractor.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Chase B. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Correct the following prior to final permit approval;1. There is a brass manifold and a brass coupling downstream from the backflow prevention device for the soda fountain carbonators. All piping and fittings on the downstream side of this device must plastic or stainless steel, no copper or brass. Replace these items with plastic or stainless steel components.2. The cold water valve on the three compartment sink faucet is broken. Repair the three compartment sink faucet so that the cold and hot water valves are fully functional3. The drain line for the soda fountain ice machine in the drive through is not connected. Properly drain this ice machine to the floor sink without connecting to any other drain pipes. Provide a minimum 1 in. air-gap between the end of the drain pipe and the flood rim of the floor sink.4. Provide a hard piped funnel drain assembly for the RPZ backflow prevention device for the mister system that empties into the nearby floor drain with a minimum 1 in. air-gap.

Oct 3, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment Inspection - E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with the on site superintendent. A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Chase B. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Address the following prior to final permit approval;1. Ensure that the ice machines for the soda fountains have their own separate drain pipes that drain to floor sinks with minimum 1 in. air-gaps. Do not connect the ice machine drain pipes to any waste drain pipes.2. Do not use the mop sink faucet to feed chemical dispensers. Y- Valves and downstream shut-off devices, including chemical dispensers, cannot be connected to mop sink faucets.3. Provide a certified, RPZ backflow prevention device for all water lines that feed soda fountain carbonators. All piping an fittings on the downstream side of this device must be plastic or stainless steel, no copper or brass.4. Provide a separate, ASSE 1022 backflow device for each coffee and tea machine connected to a water supply line.5. Provide a self-closer or microswitch activated air-curtain for the drive though window.R.S. #1317 was present for this 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 →