Full Moon Izakaya

7810 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Full Moon Izakaya has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Full Moon Izakaya is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of pesticide in chemical storage area in kitchen. 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

7-206.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rice on time as a control with no time stamp. Person in charge stated that rice was made around two hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods on time as a control must be identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment using wet wiping cloths to sanitize food-contact surfaces such as cutting boards without storing cloths in sanitizing solution. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored on the exterior side of the sliding lid of the ice bin with the food contact surface of the ice scoop in direct contact with the unsanitized surface of the lid. The person in charge removed the ice scoop and placed a clean ice scoop in a clean container to protect from contamination

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed gaps along the door of the walk-in cooler and the door frame from the rubber strip, observed the rubber strip of the doors on the prep cooler were not properly fastened. Discussed quipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

4-501.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of dust in the filters of the ventilation hood. Discussed intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Discussed cleaning frequency

6-501.14

Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored between trays of the speed rack in the walk in cooler and on the counter above food prep tables on the cook line. The person in charge removed empolyee drinks and placed them on a lower shelf separate from stored food and food prep areas

7-209.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Full Moon Izakaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Full Moon Izakaya on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Full Moon Izakaya compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Full Moon Izakaya most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Full Moon Izakaya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Full Moon Izakaya have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Full Moon Izakaya 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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