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Moxie Coffee Co.

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4626 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79730

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.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 11, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 24, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026RoutineA°

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel (new bakery where coffee roasting was) has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b)

Inspector's notes

Observed no signage in the dog-friendly patio. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4(b) - A sign with at least half inch letters shall be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign shall state: "Dog Friendly Patio - Dog access only through outdoor patio. For violations, contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (602) 506- 6616."

May 29, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Jul 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 15, 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.Picture of high temp and QUAT strips were sent to inspector and uploaded to permit.

Jul 9, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is in the early stages of constructing a bakery inside establishment. Discussed need for additional permit, please apply for permit prior to beginning full construction or operation.Discussed safe storage of raw foods.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for test strips and high temp measuring device unless a picture is sent to inspector prior. Establishment is approved for dog friendly patio.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-204.115

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses a high temp warewashing machine behind bar but does not have any sanitizing temp measuring device. Please obtain a (high temp holding, waterproof) thermometer, or high temp machine testing strips/stickers and ensure they are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Establishment uses QUAT sanitizer but does not have any QUAT testing strips available. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing strips are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring 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.

Jan 24, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 customers enter establishment with leashed dogs, both customers waited in line and ordered without any inquiry from staff regarding service animal status or function. Discussed questioning and discussion techniques regarding pet prohibitions in food establishments. Please ensure animals are not allowed inside establishment unless it is confirmed that they are ADA recognized (emotional support animals are not protected) service animals. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals

2024

Jul 11, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

No hot water available at time of inspection, it was determined that the break and tripped and was reset at time. Please ensure adequate hot water is available at all fixtures at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Jan 31, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Corrective action for PF violation #46, 4-302.13, has been corrected and a picture has been submitted via electronic means. Picture of thermometer has been uploaded to EDMS.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024Routine2 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for high temp thermometer unless a picture is provided prior. 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: Donovan Thomas

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.... Handsink behind bar was being used to store soiled shakers and cups during inspection, sink was cleared at time. Please ensure all handsinks are used for handwashing only, and are maintained clean and accessible at all times. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.13

Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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.... High temp thermometer used for testing high temp warewashing machine was not operational during inspection. Please replace device and ensure a functional waterproof, high temp thermometer (or high temp warewasing machine strips) is available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed high temp thermometer repair. Report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ernest Brockman

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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... Observed handsink behind bar being used to dump and rinse cups and shakers, sink was cleared at time. Please ensure all handsinks are maintained clean, accessible, and reserved for handwashing only. 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 →