Blossom Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Blossom Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Fountain Hills restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Above warewashing machine, cardboard pieces taped to the hood. Maintain surfaces easily cleanable and in a state of good repair
4-101.11(B-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Throughout establishment, kitchen shelving, counters, speed racks, three compartment sink, refrigerator exteriors, handwashing sink, dishwasher dish racks, inside and outside of prep table coolers with accumulation of food residues and debris. Maintain clean
4-602.13
90
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available for monitoring chlorine sanitizer solution. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Above warewashing machine, cardboard pieces taped to the hood. Maintain surfaces easily cleanable and in a state of good repair
4-101.11(B-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Throughout establishment, kitchen shelving, counters, speed racks, three compartment sink, refrigerator exteriors, handwashing sink, dishwasher dish racks, inside and outside of prep table coolers with accumulation of food residues and debris. Maintain clean
4-602.13
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard pieces taped to the hood over the mechanical dishwasher. Maintain surfaces easily cleanable and in a state of good repair
4-101.11(B-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soiled surfaces including kitchen shelving, counters, speed rack, three compartment sink, refrigerator exteriors, handwashing sink, dishwasher dish racks, etc. Clean and maintain throughout as needed
4-602.13
90
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator, observed cooked chicken and shrimp/54-63F in containers tightly covered with plastic wrap. Observed condensation buildup on inner plastic wrap surface. Per PIC, the foods had been cooked less than 2 hours prior. The plastic wrap was loosened to facilitate cooling
3-501.15(B)
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of ORTHO Home Defense Indoor Insect Barrier stored with other chemicals. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soiled surfaces including equipment, shelving, kitchen handwashing sinks, exhaust hood, warewashing sinks, the mechanical dishwasher, etc. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soiled flooring, especially under equipment and along walls. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
82
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine noted in final rinse of "in use" mechanical dishwasher. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Operator was unable to repair the dish machine at the time of inspection, and set up the three compartment warewashing sink. The correct concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer was verified. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Bottles labeled glass cleaner and hood cleaner at time of inspection
7-102.11
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken thawing in container of standing water. All TCS foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Correct prior to next routine inspection
3-501.13
Food Preparation
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being thawed in the three compartment sink. Please use the approved food prep sink for food preparation processes to protect from possible sources of contamination
3-305.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the food prep sink. Make necessary repairs
5-205.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blossom Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blossom Kitchen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blossom Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blossom Kitchen.
How does Blossom Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?
Blossom Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fountain Hills average of 92.
Has Blossom Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blossom Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blossom 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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