Daawat
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Daawat appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Daawat's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink near dish area not in service. PIC stated that the sink is not used. Instructed PIC to remove items from the sink and stock the sink with soap and paper towels. Discussed ensuring all hand wash sinks are in good working order
5-205.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Excessive debris throughout entire kitchen. To include ceilings, floor, equipment. Discussed increasing cleaning regimen
6-501.12
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice in rice cooker being reheated at 155*F -162*F. As per the owner, the rice was cooked the day before cooled and placed in rice cooker to reheat. Item was in rice cooker for 1.5 hours. When reheating food, product must be reheated to 165*F within two hours. Rice was reheated in microwave to 165*F. Rice was placed in the microwave to continue reheating to 165*F
3-403.11
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed Lowe's buckets being used to store bulk dry ingredients
4-101.11(B-E)
Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in chlorine based sanitizer at
4-901.12
78
Jun 6, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine based sanitizer for wiping cloths with 0ppm sanitizer. Sanitizer to be at 100 ppm for wiping cloths. Discussed using tepid water for sanitizer - not hot water
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Onserved unclean shelves with microwave ovens and side or cooking equipment with old food debris. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food and dirt
6-501.12
90
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Small two door sandwich prep cooler observed to have an ambient temperature of 46*F in base. Sauces at top portion were observed to be at 42-43*F. Upon further investigation ice build up was observed inside . Sauces moved to walk in cooler until unit is defrosted and able to hold food at 41*F
4-301.11
Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in cold hold units to assist in verifying cold hold ambient temperatures. All cold hold equipment must have thermometers that display internal ambient temperatures
4-203.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine based sanitizer for wiping cloths with 0ppm sanitizer. Sanitizer to be at 100 ppm for wiping cloths. Discussed using tepid water for sanitizer - not hot water
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Onserved unclean shelves with microwave ovens and side or cooking equipment with old food debris. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of old food and dirt
6-501.12
74
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Door frame at back entrance/delivery door damaged near upper left corner and bottom left and right corner. Holes and cracks are not easily cleanable. Surfaces are to be easily cleanable and durable
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened containers of peanuts, rice and other dry goods stored uncovered throughout the food prep area. Keep items while stored, covered
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed unclean bottom shelf and sides (old food debris and spilt dry ingredients) of prep table next to three door sandwich prep cooler. Observed unclean surfaces with old oil grease along fryers and cooking equipment in kitchen. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of food and other items
4-602.13
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that small two door prep cooler by hand sink with food debris along the base ond internal floor of refrigeration. Also observed old food debris around containers holding food in flip top portion of unit. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris. Operator began cleaning surfaces during the inspection
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Container of raw chicken on shelf in walk in cooler with no cover. Items of food on rolling cart in walk in cooler on trays (type of stuffed dumpling) with no covers. Food items that are being stored must be stored with cover or lid
3-305.11
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that three door sandwich prep cooler across from cooking equipment with an ambient temperature of 54*F. Equipment must hold food at 41*F or lower. As per owner the condenser was looked at and covered with ice. Owner unplugged to defrost and will turn back on once defrosted. All temperature control for safety foods were moved to walk in cooler or discarded
4-301.11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daawat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daawat on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daawat?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daawat.
How does Daawat compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Daawat most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Daawat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daawat have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daawat 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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