Kare Ethiopian Restaurant

4729 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
African
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Kare Ethiopian Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at 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)
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at 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)
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kare Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kare Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kare Ethiopian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kare Ethiopian Restaurant.

How does Kare Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Kare Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kare Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kare Ethiopian 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.