Dutch Bros Coffee

A°

1005 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74250

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.

Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified hot water at three compartment sink 120*F and hot water 100*F for hand sink. Verified sanitizing buckets at each station with sanitizing concentration Quaternary Ammonium 200ppm.

Jun 15, 2026Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure follow set timer for hand washing, including location of sanitizing buckets at each station.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Internal temperature of 96*F for hot water at three compartment sink, discussed with operator to ensure minimum 110*F for hot water at three compartment sink and 100*F for hot water at all hand sink in establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted within 24hours by 6/16/26 to verify hot water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

2025

Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure cold holding temperatures on all refrigeration units at 41*F or below.

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 1/2 gallons of milk, half-n-half, and other dairy products located in a reach-in refrigerator near the customer window registering internal temperatures between 47°F-49°F. The dairy products were located in a reach-in refrigerator measuring an ambient air temperature of 54°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per manager, the dairy products had only been in the reach-in refrigerator for approximately an hour. The manager removed the dairy products and placed them in the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool to 41°F. The reach-in refrigerator shall not be used to store perishable food items including dairy products until repairs are made. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *2nd repeat violation

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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.

Mar 28, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Sidney F. Report printed and e-mailed.Inspector emphasized importance of monitoring cold-holding equipment and ensuring staff are aware of location of sanitizer testing devices such as test strips.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Sidney Filler

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 jugs of dairy milk, half-and-half, and milkshake base with internal temperatures ranging from 52-56 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in refrigerator. Ensure time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are kept cold at 41F or lower. Items were stored in reach-in refrigerator that was holding at an ambient temperature of 55F during the inspection using min-max thermometer. Per person in charge (PIC), opened containers were placed in unit less than 4 hours prior to inspection and unopened containers were placed in unit less than 1 hour prior to inspection. PIC moved milk, half-and-half, and milkshake base to alternate reach-in refrigerator and to walk-in refrigerator to cool rapidly. Inspector verified temperatures during inspection. Unit may not be used to store TCS foods until repairs are completed. PIC called in work order during the inspection. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration for remaining TCS items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 11, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Carson B. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Carson Bales,Food Manager Licenses: 1

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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 →