Inspection Report
Light Heart Coffee
51 W VAUGHN AVE GILBERT AZ 85233
FD2504545
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
5/14/2026
Not Participating
4
Re-inspection required
Violations
Violation #: 2
Description: Certified Food Protection Manager
Comments:
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 Addl Notes: please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa ,gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
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.
Addl 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.
Violation #: 16
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
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.
Addl 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.
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
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: 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.
Violation #: 28
Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Addl 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.
Violation #: 45
Description: Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, Used
Comments:
4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items Addl 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.
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
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. Addl 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.
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings Addl 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.
Comments/Details
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.