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Kiss the Cook

4915 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Kiss the Cook has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Kiss the Cook on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris along floor behind reach-in cooler equipment and behind/between cookline equipment. Observed accumulation of debris/dust along ceiling tiles and walls of ware washing area. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Discussed preventing accumulation of pest attractants with person in charge (PIC)
6-501.12
90
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath storage equipment, 3-compartment sink, and dry storage shelves. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine warewashing machine with 0ppm concentration of chlorine sanitizer, per chlorine test strips. Food-contact surfaces shall be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Per person in charge (PIC), chlorine warewashing machine was serviced two days prior to inspection. PIC could not recall last time employee tested chlorine concentration from warewashing machine. Establishment shall repair chlorine warewashing machine prior to re-inspection on 12/2/25
4-501.114(A-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath storage equipment, 3-compartment sink, and dry storage shelves. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
May 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed wall broken wall panel next to ice machine broken and exposing inner wall space. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair wall paneling prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiss the Cook last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiss the Cook on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kiss the Cook?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kiss the Cook.

How does Kiss the Cook compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Kiss the Cook most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Kiss the Cook's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kiss the Cook have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kiss the Cook 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 Kiss the Cook inspected?

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

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