Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine

6530 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Glendale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish, raw beef and raw chicken in boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. This is a repeat violation

3-305.11

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw carrot and raw shell eggs stored on the floor of walk-in refrigerator, also observed raw pork stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Manager moved above food on shelves at time of inspection

3-305.11

May 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, cabbage, and lemons stored cardboard in boxes that were previously used to store raw chicken on top shelf of walk in cooler. All food must only contact clean and sanitized equipment/utensils, single service utensils/articles, and or clean linens. Person in charge removed items from boxes at time of inspection

3-304.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle stored under frying table with no label and chemical spray bottle near 3 compartment sink with no label. Person in charge labeled items at time of inspection. All chemical spray bottles shall have common working name labels

7-102.11

Aug 20, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray nozzle and hose connected to mop sink with AVB device. Proper backflow must be provided downstream pressure from spray nozzle. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

5-203.14

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked hard boiled eggs stored in carton were raw eggs were stored. Person in charge discarded eggs. All food must only contact clean and sanitized equipment/utensils, single service utensils/articles, and or clean linens

3-304.11

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple over the counter medicines, supplements, and burn medicine used by cook employee found stored above food sauces and oils in rack by cookline by entrance of kitchen. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

7-207.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris and oil beneath storage racks in back area by mop sink and beneath equipment in cookline. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No person in charge onsite available with certified food manager . A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine.

How does Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine 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 Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine is inspected around five times per year on average.

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