Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse noodles and dump hot water in handsink on cookline. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwash sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times and can only be used for handwashing to prevent potential contamination. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
90
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender place garnish on beverage with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Employee discarded beverage at time of inspection. PIC stated that employees are expected to use the tongs, gloves, and garnish picks that are available
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly above raw pork and raw whole shelled in the walk-in refrigerator; the person in charge moved all the raw chicken so it was stored below all other foods. Observed raw roe stored above salad mix; person in charge moved the roe so it was in a refrigeration unit with other raw sushi items. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kabuki Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Kabuki Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Kabuki Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kabuki Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.