Akwaaba Agyaade

1712 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040

African

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Akwaaba Agyaade has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical hot box in the main kitchen area being used to store the following TCS food products: cooked goat (112'F), Cooked turkey legs (110'F), and cooked fish (105'F). PIC stated that all food products in the hot box were prepared this morning about 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Per PIC, they turn the temperature dial on "low" intermittenly to maintain the moisture of their cooked proteins. Discussed proper hot holding parameters with PIC. Also discussed the pros and cons of using Time as a public health control with PIC. PIC turned steam table to 135'F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

3-501.16(A)(1)

May 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked goat (70'F) being stored in a plastic cambro inside left-most standing refrigerator measured via probe thermometer at time of inspection. Also observed large plastic tub of cooked jolof rice(67'F) tightly lidded with aluminum foil in the same refrigerator. Per PIC, these items were prepared about 2 hours prior to inspection and placed in the refrigerator to cool. Discussed proper cooling methods and cooling requirements with PIC. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed steam table in the main kitchen area being used to store the following TCS food products: Tomato stew (112'F), Cooked goat (92-110'F), Palm nut soup (93'F), peanut butter soup (97'F), cooked plantains(121'F), cooked turkey(94'F), cooked chicken (101'F). The water in the steam table was measured at 86'F at time of inspection. Per PIC, they turn the steam table on "low" intermittenly to maintain the moisture of their cooked proteins. Discussed proper hot holding parameters with PIC. PIC turned steam table to 135'F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of 'Raid' pesticide stored on metal shelving above prep sink. Also observed commercial container of 'Ortho Home Defense' pesticide in the mop sink room. Discussed pest control requirements with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akwaaba Agyaade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akwaaba Agyaade on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akwaaba Agyaade?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Akwaaba Agyaade.

How does Akwaaba Agyaade compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Akwaaba Agyaade most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Akwaaba Agyaade's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Akwaaba Agyaade have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Akwaaba Agyaade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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