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Desert Eagle Coffee

A

5000 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79287

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.

95
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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1000602023202420252026Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2024 — Routine — score 91 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jul 14, 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 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed employee food storage and the 4-hour time control policy for softened dairy-based butter.

2025

Nov 3, 2025Routine3 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed updating any staff missing their food handlers card.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed items such as ground coffee and roasted coffee beans stored uncovered. Ingredients not in use must be stored covered. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed shell raw eggs in cartons stored over unopened drink containers. Eggs are considered a raw meat product and must be stored beneath any ready to eat foods. Eggs were moved from ready to eat foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitizer on wiping cloths used to wipe down coffee equipment after use. Sanitizer for wiping off food contact surfaces should be 100ppm if using chlorine style bleach.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 13, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed open containers of cottage cheese and shredded cheese in walk in cooler with no open or discard dates. Commercially processed temperature control foods must be marked with an opened on or discard date (not to exceed 7 days from opening. on container. Items were datemarked with opened on date. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths in red container at prep table with 0 ppm chlorine based sanitizer. Wiping cloth water was changed out to be at 100ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed no chlorine based sanitizer at sanitizing portion of three compartment sink. Chlorine based sanitizer to be at 50 ppm. Person in charge added bleach to water with a reading of 50 ppm. Advised staff to verify sanitizer levels with on site test strips. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.

Jun 27, 2024Routine1 foundation4 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed that staff on site had no Certified Food Manager on site. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at hand sinks within establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping clothes in containers with no chlorine residue of 50 - 100 ppm clorine . All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed single use cups and lids stored on the floor. Single use items are to be stored at least 6" off the floor Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed broken seals on glass doors of the walk in cooler. Fix or repair to keep internal temperature at 41*F Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2023

Dec 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Fix prior to next routine inspection. Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - No written procedures available onsite for the clean up of fecal/vomit accidents. Provided sample procedures to PIC. A food establishment must have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures must address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.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: Robbie Garrett

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. - Raw shelled eggs stored directly above drinks in walk-in cooler. Barista moved items to bottom rack. Raw animal foods must be separated from ready-to-eat foods in order to prevent cross contamiantion. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.12

Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator - Hot shot flying insect pesticide spray found underneath warewashing sink. Person in charge removed spray from premises. A restricted use pesticide must be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →