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Lacuna Kava Bar

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914 N 5th St, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04760

Score based on 4 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202320242025Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2025

Nov 19, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed coconut cups used for drinks with scratches and rough surfaces on interior of cups. Discussed approved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, nonabosorbent, durable, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. 2. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. 3. Discussed approved multiuse food contact surfaces, handwash sink requirements, and storage of employee foods with PIC.

2024

Oct 3, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment uses numerous supplements such as blue spirulina and adaptogenic mushroom blend but are being provided via sidecar method and not mixed into drinks. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kava, Kratom, or CBD as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kava, Kratom, or CBD in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed in house cold brew coffee in the establishment but with no date marking. Person in charge states the coffee was brewed the day before in the morning. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed a customer being present inside the establishment wish a dog. Person in charge did not ask if the dog was a service animal. Discussed the importance of not allowing any pets except service animals inside the establishment. Customer left the establishment at the time of inspection. Provided ADA guidance for service animals. Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals

2023

Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA°

FD-23-04760. Class 2 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Not operating at time of inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Chase.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to Chase.No County legal action will result from this inspection. If installing an water fed drink machines, then an ASSE 1022 dual check valve will be required upstream. IF a RO system is installed for any water fed equipment, then an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly is required upstream of RO system with pex or plastic downstream.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chase

Dec 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory inspection conducted with owner, Chase and RS #674. Establishment is currently not open. Not ready for permit.Report to be emailed to owner.Discussed parameters of certain menu items. Prior to permit approval:1. Provide refrigeration to hold TCS items and cut garnishes. Must be holding at or below 41°F.2. Provide hot water to all fixtures within 45 seconds (>110°F)3. Provide all equipment.4. Drain line from ice well must be rigid, sloped to drain and maintain 1 inch air gap above floor sink.5. Provide appropriate backflows for any water fed device (ASSE 1022 dual check valve for non carbonated device or ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly for any carbonated water connection or rinser for glassware if applicable).6. Remove fan from BOH.7. Provide splash guard separate sinks in front area. Label hand wash sink and garnish prep sink.8. Install ice machine with drainage that is rigid, sloped to drain and maintain 1 inch air gap above floor sink.9. Caulk counter at wall juncture.10. Clean cabinetry under sinks in FOH.11. Remove any unnecessary items.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA ML,Signer: 0

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 →