Iron Chef

10810 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Iron Chef six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed case of raw eggs being stored on shelf above cut and whole raw vegetables in walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple covered containers of cooked beef, and cooked chicken in prep cooler which measured 64-81 degrees F. Employee said all items had been cooked over an hour prior. Items were uncovered at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F
3-501.15(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 4 ceiling tiles are missing in prep area, leaving rafters and bare insulation exposed above prep areas and equipment. Please ensure premise are maintained in good repair
6-501.11
74
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 49*F in the large cold holding unit at the cook line, with 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. The PIC will utilize their walk-in until the unit has been serviced by a professional technician
4-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build-up in the soda nozzles of the server station. The soda nozzles should be cleaned and sanitized to sight and touch, at a frequency to prevent build-up
4-602.11(E)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iron Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iron Chef on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Iron Chef compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Iron Chef most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Iron Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iron Chef have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Iron Chef means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Iron Chef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Chef is inspected around four times per year on average.