Cartel Coffee Lab
A°1 N 1st St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54242
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.REINSPECTION SCHEDULED 4/30.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. PIC reported certification in progress. 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
Observed no sanitizer test strips at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Jun 26, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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.
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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
Observed the order window leading to the outside open without the air curtain on. Discussed the importance of the air curtain being on to preventing pest access to the establishment to prevent any contamination. Air curtain shall be turned on should order window stay opened. Person in charge turned air curtain on. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Feb 10, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed "Everything Bagel Twist" with eggs, roasted peppers, and melted cheese as active ingredients; stored at ambient temperature in clear case by cashier counter. PIC stated food items in case for service. Informed PIC due to its active ingredients, "Everything Bagel Twist" is to be treated as TCS unless proven otherwise. PIC stated food item has been in unit for longer than 4 hours. Suggested having one "Everything Bagel Twist" in clear case for display purposes and to store for service items in coldholding units to be reheated for service when ordered.
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Repeat Violation 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed to-go "Keto Box" with hard boiled eggs without shell intact with discard date of 02/08. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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). 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 the order window leading to the outside being propped open without the air curtain being on. PIC closed the window at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of having a method of preventing pest access to the establishment such as air curtains to prevent any contamination. PIC stated air curtain might be in disrepair. Air curtain shall be turned on should order window stay opened. Fix air curtain to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection should establishment prefer to have order window opened. Otherwise, order window shall remain closed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2024
May 28, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Observed keg cooler in basement not in operation, and observed food cooler not in operation. PIC stated parts need to be ordered and unsure of when parts can become available.Tapped keg cooler in service area is repaired.Establishment has sufficient cooling units to continue operation.Please have units repaired by next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Carlos Ramirez
May 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, violation #20 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed all 3 cold holding units not in use and TCS items removed.Reinspection for violation #31 will occur on 5/28.Award: Re-Inspection,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA/DC added legal action comment,Signer: Dusty Cortes
May 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection emailed.Reinspection to occur next business day, and on 5/28.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 64,Signer: Charlie Ramirez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. **Observed breakfast burritos (containing cooked egg, potato, onion, cheese, beans), vegan burritos (containing cooked pepper, onion, corn, potato, beans), tomatillo salsa, and tomato salsa with internal temperatures of 50*F to 51*F. All items were in same 1-door cold holding unit. **Observed kegged cold brew in 1-door cold holding unit in prep area with an internal temperature of 50.1*F and cold holding unit measured at an ambient temperature of 51.9*F. Observed kegged cold brew in 2-door cold holding unit in basement with unit measuring at an ambient temperature of 47.1*F on left and 51.4*F on right side. **Person in charge (PIC) stated these items have been in unit for over 4 hours. Discussed with PIC that time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be cold held at 41*F and below at all times. PIC will voluntarily discard food items. Reinspection to occur on next business day. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed 2-door cold holding unit in basement containing kegs of cold brew measuring at 47.1*F on left side and 51.4*F on right side. Observed 1-door cold holding unit containing kegs of cold brew in prep area measuring at 51.9*F. Observed 1-door cold holding unit in prep area containing breakfast burritos and salsas measuring 53*F. Temperatures were measured with min/ max thermometer. Reinspection to occur in about 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jan 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed importance of proper handwashing with 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, orContact 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-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Allison Ellis
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage --- Observed bottle of quat sanitizer tablets and bottle of soap being stored on shelf over bottles of syrup used as coffee toppings placed directly below. PIC moved all chemicals to proper storage at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored in a way to prevent contamination of food, utensils, and equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 26, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager---Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Allison E.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Allison E.
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected---Observed the order window leading to the outside being propped open without the air curtain being on. Person in charge closed the window at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of having a method of preventing pest access to the establishment such as air curtains to prevent any contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →