Grassrootz Cafe
A°1145 E Washington St, Phoenix 85034
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83085
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°
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. Menu items in question at time of inspection include spirulina, guarana powder, vitamin/mineral base powder, raw black seed oil, oil of oregano. 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. Discussed with PIC that a vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedure and kit are required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided clean-up procedure via email.
2025
Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is no longer serving sea moss according to person in charge. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed in house raw pressed juice (raw apples ,raw pineapple, ginger) having expiration dates of 5/3 in the grab and go drink cooler. Also observed cut watermelon not having a date marking. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection except for the cut watermelon which was prepped 5 days prior to inspection and labeled appropriately at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
2024
Oct 31, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment discontinued using the sea moss.
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment was found using Sea Moss, you have 10 days to provide documentation that the product is GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) or used according to law.
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment bottling in house juice without an expiration date and without the proper warnings. As specified in 21 CFR 101.17(g) Food labeling, warning, notice, and safe handling statements, JUICES that have not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens with the following: “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.” Person in charge states they will fix the labeling as soon as possible. Reinspection will be conducted on or before 11/1/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-404.11 (B) - Priority Foundation: Treating Juice; Properly Labeled if Untreated. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Jan 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sea moss, black seed oil, and Oregano oil additives.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dawnesha Williams
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed food in reach in cooler stating they were made at "Add Moor Healthy Beverages"; Torso Tonic - Hibiscus Peppermint, Torso Tonic Apple, Torso Tonic Pineapple. After investigation items were found to be made in facilities without a processing permit. Discussed that all food sold in establishment should have been made in a permitted facility to ensure foods safety and sourcing. Person in charge removed items from shelves and discarded at time of inspection. Embargoed Torso Tonic - Hibiscus Peppermint, Torso Tonic Apple, Torso Tonic Pineapple. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. Observed in refrigerator a container of soy milk, regular milk , oat milk without any date marking or labeling. Person in charge stated the milk had been opened 2 days prior. Person in charge dated product. Discussed the importance of date marking and ensuring all Time/temperature controlled foods are thrown away within the 7 day standard. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels. Observed unlabeled grab and go juices without processing location. Discussed with person in charge the importance of labeling on grab and go packaged products being sold. All grab and go packaging must contain in English: Ingredients, date marking, where it was packaged/made, contact information of the source (phone number/email address). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.18, C: Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions. Observed establishment without sanitizer, person in charge stated they had used the last of the sanitizer that morning and had not had a change to get more. Person in charge has someone get more from the store at time of inspection. Discussed that establishment should always have means to sanitize equipment when operating. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Tremikes Coles
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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 →