Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
A550 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404841
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.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: 1) Time as Public Health Control policy shall remain available at all times. 2) 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.
Feb 25, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1) Following up with PIC on cheese danish process authority documentation from vendor stating non-TCS. 2) Discussed with PIC about proper storage locations for chemicals at time of inspection. 3) Discussed with PIC about having cold foam on time as control at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee rinsing blender in dump sink and then start washing their hands in the dump sink in the front of house at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink next to the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
2025
Nov 14, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Of Note: 1) Following up with PIC on cheese danish process authority documentation from vendor stating non-TCS. 2) Dog Friendly Patio will require application and Maricopa County approval. 3) 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.
Nov 4, 2025Routine2 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: 1) Following up with PIC on cheese danish process authority documentation from vendor stating non-TCS. 2) Dog Friendly Patio will require application and Maricopa County approval. 3) 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 the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink and by the front register without soap. Also observed no paper towel at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. The person in charge (PIC) restocked all soap and paper towel. Discussed with PIC Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing, sinks are maintained as accessible and not blocked and hand wash sinks shall only be used for washing hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed flies throughout the facility in the front and the back prep area. Also observed ants on the counters by the drive thru window. Discussed with PIC establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 11/14/25
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 1) Cheese Danish, Cherry Danish and Apple turnover items in case by register are for display use only and the ones for the customers will be in refrigeration. 2) washing hands when changing gloves and when contamination occurs.>>> 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.
2024
Nov 13, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Working with PIC to follow up on Challenge Studies of the cheese danish delivered from a different bakery delivered and held at ambient temperature. Also discussed to clean espresso machine steamer wands per manufacturer's specifications or to use soap, rinse, sanitize and airdry for proper cleaning.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a 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
Inspector's notes
Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) in kegs of cold brew dated to be held for 5 days. Discussed with PIC ROP of a TCS item shall be held for 48 or less. Observed 1 keg made on 11/9 and per PIC it was kegged on the 10th. Discard date would have been the EOD on the 11th. Embargoed cold brew and PIC voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Per PIC procedures will be altered to hold ROP for 48 hours or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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.
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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 →