PlateScore

7th Street Hot Spot Cafe & Market

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16220 N 7th St, Phoenix 85022

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-58380

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violtions noted at the time of inspection. No food was being prepared or cooked at the time of inspection.

Mar 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Bags of ice are torne and spill in walk in display freezer. The floor in restroom is accumulated with toilet paper clean and sanitize as often as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 21, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed organic buildup at the top of the soda nozzles. Asked person in charge (PIC) about cleaning frequency and said it is cleaned once a week. Discussed with PIC that to prevent less buildup cleaning frequency should be increased. PIC mentioned increased cleaning frequency will be discussed to staff. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. (2nd consecutive violation)

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Parminden S.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 the inside of the nozzle for the Mtn Dew with a buildup of organic matter. All equipment must be cleaned as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →