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Outlier Cafe

B°

668 N 44th St, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81331

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.2. Establishment possesses retail area that operates in conjunction with the E&D. PIC stated that before/after hours and weekends, the refrigerated units are accessible to the workers who have badge access. The unit has TCS foods stored inside, such as salads and sandwiches, and is not equipped with a self-locking mechanism. Discussed with PIC that the refrigerator needs to be locked or the TCS foods removed from the unit when the cafe is not open. A micro market permit is required for units that are to be left unattended, and these units must be equipped with a self-locking mechanism. Discussed with PIC that there are third-party companies that supply and stock micro markets. 3. Discussed menu with PIC. Requested additional information regarding menu and procedures to be sent via email. 4. Reviewed how to set up three-compartment sink and use sanitizer test strips with PIC.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated that they are in the process of obtaining the certificate. 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two flats of raw shell eggs stored over sliced and shredded cheeses in the below counter reach-in. Informed PIC that all raw animal proteins must be stored below all ready-to-eat foods. PIC properly stored the eggs and cheese at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

Apr 20, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Sep 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed NSF approved food equipment.

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

2023

Aug 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mark Mazzie

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →