PlateScore

Cafe Zupas

B°

16900 N 144th Ave, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2406047

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020252026Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hot holding procedures.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed mechanical dishwasher testing at 140.2°F temperature after multiple run cycles. Inspector advised PIC to utilize three compartment sinks until the mechanical dishwasher is served and testing at 165°F or above. The dishwasher is to be checked each morning on the first cycle of dishes. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed using thermometer at start of dishwashing for priming high temperature mechanical warewashing machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed drinks in bubblers with oatmilk as ingredient being help at 41*F or lower

2025

Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this 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 →