First Cup Ethiopian Coffee
A°4432 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85015
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-50527
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 6, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violation due for correction has been corrected.
Apr 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 61°F internal temperature, per probe thermometer, of doro wot (chicken stew) stored in large/deep container inside two-door cooler. Per person in charge (PIC), doro wot was cooked at 11am day prior to inspection. PIC stated doro wot was left out on prep table in large container to cool prior to storage in two-door cooler at 6am day of inspection. Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Doro wot was embargoed and recommended for discard. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed menu without disclosure/special symbol and reminder/statement that raw/undercooked proteins may increase risk of foodborne illness. Per PIC, kitfo/gored gored (raw beef) may be served raw/undercooked. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and shall contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Establishment shall add consumer advisory statement and special symbol on each menu to every food item on that can be served raw/undercooked prior to re-inspection on 5/5/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
2025
Jul 9, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest control measures and consumer advisory requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged containers of non-roasted coffee beans without labeling for sale next to cash register. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to label containers of non-roasted coffee beans prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of grease along hood vent covers above cookline. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Jan 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of medication to prevent contamination to food or environment.
May 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with facility including:*NOTE*: Consumer Advisory: All items that can be served to order ( undercooked, partially raw foods) MUST have a consumer advisory for each specific menu item. Consumer advisory must state one of the following:1. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.2. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Meberat
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels Observed packaged food items (pastries and roasted peanuts) lacking any labeling. Requirements for labels must include: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Ensure all items are labeled prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.No county legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this inspection will be emailed to the PIC. 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.Award: A,Number of Employees: 2,Signer: Tamirut Telia
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →