Cafe 86
B°1100 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-06329
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Sliced deli turkey marked with a 10 day discard mark. PIC corrected mark to proper 7 (prep+6) discard.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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).
Feb 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy and provided new owner packet with date marking and time as control guidance. Discussed time as control requirements for the boba.Establishment has a water storage tank under the counter by the prep sink. It was not determined at the time of inspection if this is an RO system. RO systems require a reduced pressure zone valve (RPZ) on the water line. Please ensure proper backflow prevention is in place wherever needed.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cartons of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf above deli meats in the reach-in. Manager moved items to proper storage.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked flan available for service two days past discard date. Embargoed, manager removed from service.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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).
2025
Oct 21, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a spray bottle of Ortho pest control near the mop sink with other cleaners and chemicals. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that pest control can only be applied by a certified pest control specialist and that it cannot be stored onsite. PIC removed the Ortho from the premises at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Mar 4, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty 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
Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that bathrooms used by women need to have a self-closing waste receptacle for sanitary items. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
2024
Aug 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Click here to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
Observed that there was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that a CFPM shall be on the premises while open. Explained the importance of more employees getting CFPM.
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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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Jan 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection for new business owner.Correct the remaining item:(1) Install the funnel and drain assembly for the new backflow. Route the drain to the floor sink, maintain a 1 inch air gap. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:
2023
Dec 20, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
New business owner inspection.Met on-site with MiquelThe establishment was open and operating at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all violations prior to re-inspectionThis 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.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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Not Participating,Signer: Miguel C
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (1) Provide a reduced pressure backflow assembly (ASSE 1013) on the water line isolating the water conditioning device (2) Provide a in-line, dual check valve (ASSE 1022) on the water line isolating the espresso machine. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Re-route the drain line for the 3 comp sink to the floor sink, or install a vent riser on the drain line manifold. (2) Provide a PVC drain line for the espresso machine. Maintain a 1 inch air gap above the floor sink. (3) Provide uni-struts to brace drain lines. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Caulk the front counter hand sink to the wall. (2) Remove all stainless protectant from the equipment, tables, etc. (3) Provide overhead shelving at the 3 comp sink (4) Provide a mop rack at the mop sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-301.14, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy (1) Observed butter being used on the panini grill. The panini grill in not under a hood. No butter or sprays allowed on the panini grill. Correct By: At Once
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