Z CAFE
1245 W BASELINE RD, MESA, AZ, 85202
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (3)
- 22CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Repeat Violation 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. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Milk and yogurt in the smoothie line cold table at 52*F and 49*F internally for an unknown time. Embargoed, employee discarded. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Priority
- 6Corrected on site
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drinks stored on upper shelves in coolers, above food available for service. Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
- 33
Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
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. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 10/20/26. The smoothie line cold table is holding TCS food 49-52*F. Unit read 46*F and 51*F on min/max thermometer at the time of inspection. Please repair to hold TCS food 41*F or below prior to reinspection 10/20/26. Predefined Comment: 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.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.