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Waterview Cafe

B°

2111 E Highland Ave, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403904

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

81
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Jul 16, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Jul 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 84 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 4, 2026 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)74
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 4, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. 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. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Upon arrival to inspection, observed paper towels in bottom of hand sink with a scraper tool sitting on top of paper towels. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed a gallon of milk without date mark. PIC stated it was opened the week prior on 4/28. 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Upon arrival to inspection, observed employee medicines on food prep counter. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling

May 1, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Aug 5, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Inspection report e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge (PIC) during inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. 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

Jul 25, 2025Re-Inspection3 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violations due for correction have not been corrected. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 8/5/2025. Inspection report e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge (PIC) during inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

A large upright refrigerator was measured with an ambient temperature of 49F during inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 08/5/25. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have an NSF approved probe thermometer or bimetallic stem thermometer available to check food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 8/5/25. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Repeat Violation 4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment has no test strips available for chlorine sanitizer used at 3-compartment sink for food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 8/5/2025. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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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.

Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed date-marking. Ready-to-eat TCS foods should be used within 7 days (with the day of prepping the item or opening the container being day 1). Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 7/25/25.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge (PIC) during inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed various time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, including yogurt, grilled chicken strips, and bottles of strawberry milk, with internal temperatures of 51-56 degrees Fahrenheit in a large upright reach-in refrigerator. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All items were located in a unit that was not holding cold during the inspection. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded items that had been placed in the unit during the previous business day or earlier - see embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

A large upright refrigerator was measured with an ambient temperature of 52F during inspection with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 7/25/25.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have an NSF approved probe thermometer or bimetallic stem thermometer available to check food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 7/25/25.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment has no test strips available for chlorine sanitizer used at 3-compartment sink for food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 7-25-25.

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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.

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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 →