Lifeboat Coffee Co
B536 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix 85020
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52650
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements and importance of maintaining a properly calibrated food thermometer with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed tomato salsa and cooked hamburger patties bearing date marks past 6 days of preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day they were made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by person in charge at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing floorboards and missing cove base exposing rough flooring in roasting room. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed use of time as a control with person in charge.
2025
Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of milk with temperature between 54F -56F in the reach in cooler by the front counter. The person in charge stated the milk had been in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours and the milk was embargoed at the time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observe the reach in cooler by the front counter with minimum ambient temperature of 56.3F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. The person in charge removed all TCS food items and placed a work order for service. Discussed using alternate coolers until service has been completed and the reach in cooler maintains TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less. Establishment has additonal cooler with sufficent capabilities for cooling and cold holding operations.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed unsealed gap around the coffee roaster exhaust the exterior side wall. The person in charge stated a work order to seal the wall is in place. Discussed outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Jan 11, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Verified availability of sanitizer test strips via electronic means and uploaded digital image to EDMS.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Meagan Lillic
Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens Observed packaged single use utensils such as plastic cups, plastic lids, and other food storage containers stored in the employee restroom. The person in charge stated the utensils will be moved to another area for storage. Discussed single service and single-use articles may not be stored in toilet rooms. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Observed no sanitizer test strips available at the time of inspection. The person in charge stated the sanitizer test strips were on order. Discussed maintaining a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Accurate test kit/ device must be available. Re-inspection for availability of tests strips will take place by 01/19/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Aug 18, 2023Routine1 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, no certified food manager was on the premises. Establishment owner is a certified food manager but was not present. A certified food manager must be present at all times of operation. Please have a certified food manager on the premises for the next inspection. This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed testing frequency of sanitizer. Discussed maintaining premises free of unnecessary items and equipment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Meagan L.
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods In the back storage closet, observed a hole in the wall and a missing ceiling tile. In the front room by the equipment, observed several areas where ceiling tiles are broken or missing. In the front room by the equipment, observed several holes in the walls and missing drywall. Please have the facility repaired so that there are no openings to the walls or ceilings. Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Establishment has built a new counter top for coffee displays and cash register. Counter is made out of raw unsealed wood. Please have the counter and framing sealed or painted to allow it to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 18, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Visited establishment during normal operating hours. Sign on door said they were temporarily closed until 12:30pm. Will follow up later today.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →