Chelsea's Kitchen

5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Chelsea's Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Chelsea's Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed ranchero sauce and salsa roja in deep 5 gallons containers, made yesterday, with temperatures ranging from 49-58*F. 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 discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed leftover food debris in the potato dicer mounted on the wall in the prep kitchen, not actively being used at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cheese sauce in a hot holding unit at the cook line with a temperature of 90*F placed into the unit this morning at 11am. 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 discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork stew from yesterday in a deep 5-gallon container with a temperature of 52*F. 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. The PIC voluntarily discarded the stew. The PIC will review proper cooling methods with their team

3-501.14

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build-up occurring in the back of house in the hand washing sink near the prep cook line, underneath the equipment of the server station, on the ceiling tiles in the back of house, and the wall underneath the bar by the dish machine. 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. Discussed maintaining a daily cleaning log

6-501.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed leftover food debris and build-up occurring on the potato fry dicer. The dicer is mounted on the wall and was not being used at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch when stored and not in use

4-602.11(E)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed prime rib in the tall hot holding unit located by the prep area in the back of house with temperatures ranging from 97-101*F. The PIC stated it is about to be used for stock and had been placed into the unit 3 hours prior. Observed cooked chicken in the hot holding unit at the cook line with temperatures ranging from 119-127*F. Per PIC the chicken was made 45 minutes prior. 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)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the bottom portion of the main, large cold holding unit at the cook line with an ambient air temperature of 57*F using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC will utilize the walk-in cooler until the unit has been serviced by a professional technician

4-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelsea's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelsea's Kitchen on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelsea's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chelsea's Kitchen.

How does Chelsea's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Chelsea's Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Chelsea's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chelsea's Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chelsea's 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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