The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
A16420 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69718
Score based on 6 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 history7 on record
2026
May 19, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build-up occurring in the tall, one door cold holding unit in the back area. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Please defrost. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold brew preparation process. According to the person in charge cold brew is brewed, held, and dispensed at 41°F or below. Cold brew is date marked for no more than 7 days from the date of production.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's CFPM was not onsite at time of inspection. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Ensure CFPM is present at the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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
May 16, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cold brewing procedures. Establishment is currently brewing cold brew under refrigeration (41°F) in approved manner.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. The person in charge could not locate their CFPM certification at time of inspection. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 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 an ice scoop stored in the ice bin with the handle of the ice scoop touching the ice.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cold brew coffee brewing at room temperature in the back prep room. Internal temperature of the cold brew was 68°F. According to the person in charge the cold brew is brewed at room temperature for 20 hours and has been brewing at room temperature since yesterday. Cold brewed coffee is regarded as a time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food unless evidence is provided to the Department to indicate it is a non-TCS food Cold brew coffee.
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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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Provided Cold-Brew Coffee guidance document electronically. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. Inspection completed with RS# 874On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 602-506-6824Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Roselyn Santos,Review Notes: RA
2023
Dec 4, 2023Routine1 coreA°
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 No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. 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 602-506-6824Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jarrett T
Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered No covered waste receptacle in the restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Please provided covered waste receptacle in the restroom prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
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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 →