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Desert Garden Cafe

A

5130 E Warner Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64045

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.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 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 history8 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about adding a studor vent to the drainage pipe of the 3-compartment sink to ensure an air gap is present. Discussed with PIC about food containers are stored 6" off the ground at all times.

2025

Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) milk and milk derivites shall be date marked once opened. Follow manufacturer's specifications of discard date or if none is available discard after a total of 7 days. Day 1 is the day opened. 2) Chemicals shall be stored low and in a way that prevents contamination of food, food contact surfaces, linens, and single use items. 3) Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Facility was not open and operating at time of inspection. A Facilities inspection was conducted. >>>Observed on the menu a drink named "Blue Mermaid" and "Healthy Dragon" with blue spirulina used as an additive. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the blue spirulina is for color. Discussed with PIC Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmentalservices/index.php

2024

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: A facilities inspection took place due to facility isn't open to the public until October.

Mar 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) how to clean the ice machine and to keep employee food on bottom shelf in cold holding.Report sent via emailOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Valerie Della Valle

2023

Sep 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Report 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Lexi Henderson

Jul 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

This inspection was conducted per request of the ground keeper for the school, Gary to verify hot water has been provided to the hand sink in the cafe. The hand sink in the coffee shop has been provided with hot water via an inta-hot. Noted the 3-comp sink is directly plumbed to the sewer. The 3-comp sink was indirectly discharge to the floor sink at permit issuance. Please provide indirect connection to the sewer by . FC 5-402.11(A)__ ware washing sink cannot be directly plumbed to the sewer. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner.Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.NOTICE: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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB

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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 →