PlateScore

Buzza Cafe

A

18635 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504159

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

87
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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10006020252026Nov 12, 2025 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history2 on record

2026

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: 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.Obsered protein as an add on for the coffee menu, Lotus energy additives, and energy powder addtive.

2025

Nov 12, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminded staff of Food Handler Cards and the need for a Bodily Fluid Clean up Kit.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed staff return to prep area to make coffee without first washing hands.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed salads and yogurt parfaits in establishment with no labels of where product was made. Items were discarded by person in charge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed utensils used for making lemonade in plastic cup with stagnant room temperature water.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed garbage can in unisex restroom with no lid. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →