Kona Grill - Desert Ridge

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Kona Grill - Desert Ridge six times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a leaky 3 compartment sink nozzle located back of house. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated a work order has already been put in for this leak

5-205.15(B)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Cooked vegetables, less than an hour ago, are stored in two containers on top of a reach-in cooler in the cook line and have an internal temperature of 100 degrees F. The manager took the items to the walk-in cooler and stored them on a tray for rapid cooling. Corrected at the time of inspection

3-501.15(B)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher (140 degrees F) does not dispense any sanitizer for sanitizing (0ppm) food contact surfaces after several attempts. The manager replaced the empty bucket of sanitizer—

4-501.114(F1-2)

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink is blocked with a trash bin and two containers,

5-203.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kona Grill - Desert Ridge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kona Grill - Desert Ridge on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Kona Grill - Desert Ridge compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Kona Grill - Desert Ridge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kona Grill - Desert Ridge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kona Grill - Desert Ridge have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kona Grill - Desert Ridge 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 Kona Grill - Desert Ridge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kona Grill - Desert Ridge is inspected around four times per year on average.

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