Cloves
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Cloves stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Cloves on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice and meat (biryani), cooked goat meat chopped, cooked white rice, cooked garbanzo beans prepared the day before to be used for the next two or three days. Is not labeled with a date mark. Items were date marked
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a baby roach crawling on the floor toward the drain in the ware washing area near the three-compartment sink. PIC called pest control company and scheduled for inspection
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3rd Consecutive repeat. No Certified Food Manager certification available on-site for staff working at establishment
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Sugar cane juicer is accumulated heavily with food debris and fruit flies
4-602.11(E)
74
Aug 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed goat curry stored directly beneath raw chicken inside double door fridge across from the 3- comp sink
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *3rd repeat* Observed chili fried chicken inside main hot well holding 98*f. Observed tofu curry, goat curry, samosas, and white rice sitting out on kitchen counters without indication of time control or heat source between 86-111*f degrees. Per PIC the intent of all out of temperature items is a 4 hour hold and rotation period. No template could be provided or time stickers seen at time of inspection. Owner expressed interest over the phone about creating a time as a control policy. Per PIC items had been out of temperature less than 4hours
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed male staff member handle inside of trash can while making a vegetable dish with gloved hands and continue to touch food with same hands without degloving and washing hands. Observed female staff member eating with fingers directly touching mouth and immediately glove for food service. Both employees were asked to stop and wash hands before resuming
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* No paper towels at kitchen main hand sink at time of inspection. Supplied at time of inspection
6-301.12
Refuse not removed at sufficient frequency
Inspector notes: Observed backside outdoor area of establishment littered with refuse both ways down the alley. Please clean at a rate that keeps area clean to avoid pest harborage
5-502.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* No personal with a certificate onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee washing dirty dishes with soap water, rinsing manually and storing as clean. Educated PIC and employee on proper ware wash techniques, filled 3 comp sink correctly to promote a corrected wash rinse and sanitize. Discussed sanitizer contact times. Dishes re washed at time of inspection
4-702.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **2nd repeat violation** Observed Vegetable Chutney, lentil soup, mixed vegetable curry, and fried onion dish, improperly hot holding between 108-120*f degrees. Items out of temperature less than 2 hours per PIC
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No paper towels at kitchen main hand sink at time of inspection. Supplied at time of inspection
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: None onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
64
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the steam table cooked chutneys at 87-89°F and cooked chicken at 120°F. Per PIC, items had been in the steam table for 2 hours. 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. Discussed using time as a control for cooked chutneys, PIC was given handout
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packages of pickled chicken made at the establishment stored in the beverage display case without datemark. Per PIC, items were made 5 days prior. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cloves last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cloves on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cloves?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cloves.
How does Cloves compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Cloves most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Cloves' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cloves have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cloves 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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