Authentic Thai Kitchen

4500 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Authentic Thai Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food build up on and around cooking stations and walls of kitchen. Discussed cleaning frequency with person in charge

6-501.12

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Service call was placed at time and wares will be sanitized in 3 compartment sink until unit is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

Jul 22, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. It was determined that the sanitizer line was broken and not feeding chemical into the machine. Service call was placed and wares will be cleaned in 3 compartment sink until it is repaired

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Two large covered containers of red curry in reach in cooler measured 48 degrees F internally, person in charge said they had been prepared the nigh before and left in cooler to cool. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours, and all the way to 41 degrees F in no more than 6 hours total. (Shallow uncovered containers facilitate efficient cooling)

3-501.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handsink in back area was being used to store soiled utensils, and was heavily coated in fry oil and food debris during inspection. Sink was cleared and cleaned at time. Please ensure all handsinks are maintained clean, accessible, and reserved for handwashing only at all times. Second consecutive violation

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Back door of kitchen was propped open throughout inspection, door was closed at time. Please ensure outer openings are protected to prevent entry of pests

6-202.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive buildup of grease and food debris below cooking equipment and on floors, please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to preclude such accumulation

6-501.12

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No handsoap at handsink in kitchen area, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times

6-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Back door was propped open during inspection, door was closed at time. Please ensure doors are closed and outer openings are protected to prevent entry of pests

6-202.15

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Authentic Thai Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Authentic Thai Kitchen on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Authentic Thai Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Authentic Thai Kitchen.

How does Authentic Thai Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Authentic Thai Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Authentic Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Authentic Thai Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Authentic Thai Kitchen 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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