Kobe Ramen

3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Kobe Ramen has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Kobe Ramen's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed AVB (atmospheric vacuum breaker) system leaking at the mop sink at the rear of the kitchen. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork stored above RTE ramen noodles and RTE beef broth in a bucket in the walk in fridge. 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. Consecutive repeat: 2nd

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed quat test strips expired and discolored from 2021. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide unexpired quat sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink coming off of the wall and sealing separated from the wall by the dishwasher. Fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment

4-402.11

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw, unpasteurized, in shell eggs stored above kabocha squash and raw meat stored above a soy sauce bucket. 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)

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a sprayer nozzle connected to a pressurized hose down stream from the mop sink. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed sprayer nozzle downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-205.12(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tea pots with visible debris in metal mesh when opening container and debris on surface of 2 bowls and 1 plate at servers area. Person in charge informed Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. All food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable

4-601.11(A)

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top shelf of walk in over many ready to eat foods such as vegetables, cooked pastas, soy sauce etc. 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)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed dishwashing machine with a chlorine sanitizer level of 0ppm. PIC will use three comp sink until repaired. Corrected at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kobe Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kobe Ramen on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kobe Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kobe Ramen.

How does Kobe Ramen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Kobe Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kobe Ramen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kobe Ramen 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 Kobe Ramen inspected?

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

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