Light Heart Coffee
A°51 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert 85233
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504545
Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
An inspection on May 14, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Nov 10, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
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Inspection history2 on record
2026
May 26, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
May 14, 2026Routine4 priority1 foundation3 coreD°
report emailed to facility manager. Re-inspection scheduled for 5-25-2016. please ensure the food facility has a certified food manager on duty. please ensure food workers have training of food worker certificates. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with manager on duty.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa ,gov reviewed. 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 front service staff, coming to the back food prep. area, preparing/cracking raw eggs, continuing to food prep. assembling sandwiches. no handwashing observed. discussed in detail with staff and manager as when a proper handwashing is required. also, as changing task from front service cashiering back-to the backroom assembling sandwiches/ burrito wrap assembling. manager will provide additional training for food worker staff. MCESD guidance documents reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed food prep. staff, rinsing utensils in contact with raw eggs, and reusing utensils. facility has a 3 compartment manual 3 compartment basins. showed staff how to setup a wash, rinse, sanitize and allow washed equipment to air dry properly. facility sanitizer dispenser attached to FRP panel was in disrepair. manager will contact the chemical company. to place a service order. meanwhile showed staff how to measure 200 ppm multiquat for the final warewashing basin. Department guidance sticker reviewed. copy provided, Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the back room grill area, raw eggs, hash brown, mayo, and sliced cheese all left on the prep, counters. temperatures taken, indicating 62 for eggs, 45-47 for the hash brown patties, 55 for the sliced cheese. mayo at 61 deg f . discussed with manager. suggested to keep a limited amount on ice bath as needed. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed excess eggs. , cheese, and hash browns. also guidance document for time as a measure of food safety reviewed. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed sanitizer spray bottles filled flashing on tests strips exceeding 500 ppm. showed staff and manager on duty. manager removed bottles, all drained and refilled quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
observed drink cup boxes placed on the kitchen floor. please relocate to a designated shelf. manager relocated drink cups. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
this establishment utilizes multi quat for ware washing . please obtain sanitizer test strips. manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 5-25-2026 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed the ceiling panel above the final ware washing drying basin, removed. showed manager. please re-install the ceiling panel. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →