Kwench Juice Cafe
A°1158 W Washington St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-01095
Score based on 6 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
2026
Jan 14, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment will be making a chlorine sanitizer by hand and testing with chlorine testing strips, for both the 3-comp sani and buckets. This process was walked through with the inspector and owner, Karen. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed in-use scoop storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap at either hand wash sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm Quaternary sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink actively being used at time of inspection. Quat sanitizer should be between 200-400ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The sink was refilled and did not test correctly. The employees will make the sanitizer by hand until the dispenser is serviced by a technician. In-person reinspection for the sanitizer dispenser will be on Wednesday, January 14th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2025
Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection for a Class 2 10+ E&D permit was conducted with owner Karen V. by appointment. The establishment is still approved to operate. Please address the following items prior to the routine inspection: 1) A newly installed produce wash dispenser was observed. Provide an ASSE 1055 internal air gap to the chemical dispenser. The previous owner had open ceilings above the food service/production areas approved. This would not be approved at any future projects. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 4, 2024Routine2 priority3 coreC°
OC inspection for a Class 2 10+ E&D permit was conducted with owner Karen V. by appointment. The establishment was closed and 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.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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Please correct the re-inspection items prior to the OC re-inspection within 30 days. The previous owner had open ceilings above the food service/production areas approved. This would not be approved at any future projects. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Karen Virgil
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11, P: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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. --------- Provide an additional sneeze guard at the refrigerated make table and a side sneeze guard at the end of the production line, as discussed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing --------- Recaulk the sink fixtures to the walls with silicone, as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -------- Correct the following items: 1) The y-valve at the mop sink was disconnected at time of inspection. Please replumb the ice machine to the nearby cold water line. 2) Rigid pipe the ice machine drain with PVC, flex hosing is not approved, and then elevate the ice machine to provide a proper gravity slope to the mop sink. Please ensure a 1" minimum air gap is provided above the mop sink flood rim. 3) Trim the indirect drain lines at the floor sink to provide 1" minimum air gaps above the finish floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed ------- Provide a 3/8 inch minimum cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the food service areas and restroom. Install either a rubber cove base or use silicone grout and provide a finger/tool cove. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -------- Correct the following: 1) Caulk-in all escutcheon plates and plumbing penetrations throughout the facility. 2) Caulk all wall holes throughout the facility with silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation -------- Repair or replace the ventilation fan unit in the restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →