Kolache Cafe

B°

4302 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79842

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 9, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed several foods being prepared in the kitchen. Discussed preparation times to limit time in the danger zone. Also discussed cooling time, temperature parameters, and methods.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

On the front serving line, observed many kolaches with cooked meats and vegetables that did not have a time stamp on them. All savory kolaches are placed on time as control once they are baked and must have the time stamp of when they are made. Time stamps were added to kolaches. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

2025

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about air gaps, and plumbing leaks.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed cooling eggs in walkin. Employee said it was removed from the heat and placed in walkin 6.25 hours ago. Food was at 60F on the outside, and 120F on the inside. Talked to manager about cooling techniques, using smaller containers, and stir sticks. Ensure that cooled TCS foods get below 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2024

Jul 22, 2024Routine1 coreA

**Talked to manager about air gaps, hood lighting, FRP surfaces cold brew kegs, and time control.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed unused ice cream machine in the back of the kitchen. Manager said they are committed to now fully removing the equipment. Ensure that unused equipment is removed by the next routine inspection Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jan 29, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about mop sink at AVB system there,.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,Signer: Lauren Van Bremen

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. ---Observed 10 ppm quat at 3 compartment sink. Talked to manager, and added manually more sanitizer, about 8 oz needed to supplement the dispenser. Ensure that 150-400 ppm quat is at the 3 compartment sink. At 150 ppm at end of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 31, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about removal schedule of unused equipment in facility, and dog friendly patio information sent to the email.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager---Observed nobody present today that had a food manager license. Ensure there is someone present for each shift that has a food manager license. Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Lauren Van Bremen

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers ---Observed 2 spray bottles with light orange contents with no label. manager said it was disinfectant for tables. Manager applied label on the containers where it was missing. Ensure all toxic spray bottles have labels to identify their contents for all employees. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed sewer pipe below 3 compartment sink was well below the top of the floor drain. Ensure there is pipe terminates at least 1 inch above the floor drain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →