Kungfu Ramen

1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Kungfu Ramen has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a fan sitting on the handwashing sink in the food prep room, all hand washing skinks must be accessible at all times. Manager moved the fan from the handwashing sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Previously served food offered to another consumer (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of chili sauce/oil with removable lids and spoons available on restaurant dining tables. All containers of chili sauce were removed from the tables at the time of inspection. Discussed requirements for food left on table between customers or served to multiple customers with the manager. Food on dining tables must be protected from contamination and the container must be closed between uses, and dispensed from a container such as a narrow-neck bottle for re-service of food items. All containers were removed from the dining tables at time of inspection. Discussed providing individual portions for each customer with the manager

3-306.14

Jan 9, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef and cooked pork in open containers in walk-in refrigerator; observed raw beef and raw pork in open containers stored above raw shell eggs and raw vegetables in walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager, manager re-arranged above food on proper location of shelves at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef soup stored at wok station with internal temperature of 102*F, manager stated the beef soup was cooked about 1 hour prior to inspection and placed on wok station. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Manager moved the beef soup to walk-in refrigerator for fast cooling and changed to cold holing at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two knives stored between prep table and cold holding unit with food debris on the surface of knives and in between counters. Discussed in-use utensil storage (on clean surface if wash, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. Knives were removed and cleaned at time of inspection

3-304.12

Oct 9, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork in open container stored above raw shell eggs and fried chicken in the walk-in refrigerator, observed raw shell eggs stored above fried chicken in the prep cooler, and observed raw pork stored above sauces in the reach-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with chef, chef relocated above food according to food storage chart at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Large boxes of vegetables placed in front of hand washing sink in kitchen. Hand washing sink is not accessible. Instructed manager to maintain all hand washing sinks easily accessible. vegetables were removed at time of inspection

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no date marking for all ready-to-eat food including fried chicken, cooked beef, cooked shrimp, beef soup etc.Per chef, all food were prepared 24 hours prior to inspection and normally will be used for 3 days

3-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kungfu Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kungfu Ramen on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kungfu Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kungfu Ramen.

How does Kungfu Ramen compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Kungfu Ramen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Kungfu Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kungfu 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.

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