Angel's Naija Cuisine

3550 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029
African
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Angel's Naija Cuisine appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2024. Angel's Naija Cuisine was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Floor drain for mop sink unclean (sludge like substance). Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of dirt and other debris
6-501.12
95
Dec 1, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Food Immediate Suspension
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present
8-404.11
86
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that the reach in refrigerator on site has a seal on bottom door that does not allow door to close tightly. Top portion of refrigerator is sealing when closed and holding at 38.7*F. Bottom door area where seal is not allowing for complete closure is holding with an ambient temperature or 43*F - 47*F. Food inside were recorded to be at 47*F to 51*F. Equipment must hold food at 41*F or lower
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken wings at prep sink thawing at room temperature
3-501.13
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that the reach in refrigerator on site has a seal on bottom door that does not allow door to close tightly. Top portion of refrigerator is sealing when closed and holding at 38.7*F. Bottom door area where seal is not allowing for complete closure is holding with an ambient temperature or 43*F - 47*F. Food inside were recorded to be at 47*F to 51*F. Equipment must hold food at 41*F or lower
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken wings at prep sink thawing at room temperature
3-501.13
86
Aug 19, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Cloths Washers and Dryers, and Storage Cabinets, Contamination Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed seal on bottom cabinet of reach in cooler was not allowing door to seal. Internal temperature reading on thermometer was 40 *F in center
4-401.11(C)
95
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed upright refrigerator in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 46*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Items that were being defrosted were placed back in other cold hold units on site. TCS foods such as rice that were in unit for more than 4 hours was discarded
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angel's Naija Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angel's Naija Cuisine on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Angel's Naija Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Angel's Naija Cuisine.

How does Angel's Naija Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Angel's Naija Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Angel's Naija Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Angel's Naija Cuisine have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Angel's Naija Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.