Kivel

3020 N 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kivel, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Kivel's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked brisket stored under raw beef items in the walk in cooler. *All raw items were stored in containers and the brisket was covered. PIC relocated the brisket to proper location. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display

3-302.11(A3-8)

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside main hot wells for AL/Independent full right side pan cover yet not touching hot water inside had side three large pieces of cooked chicken with internal temperature of 122*F-127*F with inspector thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the cooked chicken was recently placed into unit 20 minutes prior to inspection start time. Directed PIC to have employees reheat to 165*F. Verified after 20 minutes. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside main storage area with open style rodent bait trap. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have all open style rodent bait traps removed. ==========Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station

7-206.12

Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside storage room excessively bloated can of tomato sauce. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee discard bloated can. =====

3-202.15

May 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kivel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kivel on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Kivel compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Kivel's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kivel 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 Kivel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kivel is inspected around five times per year on average.

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