Cartel Coffee Lab
A°10625 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85028
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76200
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 24, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 14, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency & methods with person in charge. Body fluid cleanup procedures and mop sink guidance documents provided with inspection report.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. 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 establishment using quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer in three-compartment sink with no appropriate test strips on site. 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 on Friday, 7/24/2026.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed y-valve with shut-offs attached downstream of atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on mop sink faucet. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from AVBs. Discussed prohibited mop sink connections with person in charge. Y-valve was disconnected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without a Certified Food Manager operating during business hours. 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
2025
Sep 9, 2025Re-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.
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed y valve attached to chemical dispenser on establishment mop sink. Cross connections on potable water lines are prohibited. Please remove y valve and disconnect when not in use. Mop sink found leaking when shut off please repair by re-inspection. 8/22/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Jan 17, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chloe Hathaway
2023
Nov 29, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Chemical dispenser guidance document was provided via email. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Aron Kinnamon
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System... Observed mop sink faucet hooked up to a wall mounted chemical dispenser during inspection. Faucet is equipped with an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) device and dispenser was attached via hose and y-valve downstream from the AVB. Y-valve was disconnected at time. Please ensure only approved plumbing systems are installed; chemical dispenser must be supplied by a dedicated water line and devices which stop flow from faucet are not allowed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →