Nanaya Japanese Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
100
Score
Nanaya Japanese Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “variance requirement” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Nanaya Japanese Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items such as open canned corn, cooked pork belly, open tofu, open and thawed chicken potstickers, takoyaki, and vegetable dumplings in various refrigerators, without date marks. According to cook the TCS foods were opened/prepped/cooked 1-2 days prior to inspection. Cook dated all TCS food items. Discussed 7-day date marking. Day 1 begins the date that a package of TCS food is opened, such as deli meats, or cooked/prepped, such as noodles or proteins. Adding 6 to day one (6+1) determines the discard date. The Food Code requires that TCS foods be dated and discarded 7 days after opening/prep when held at 41F or less to prevent a hazardous amount of Listeria
3-501.17
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed the water at the handwashing sink near the kitchen entrance to be turned off, due to a leak. PIC turned the water on. Also observed the hand washing sink at the far end of the cook-line to be taped off and inoperable due to a clog and detached drain line. PIC will contact the owner to have the sink repaired. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels
5-205.11
82
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live roach on wall located above deep fryer. Observed multiple fruit flies present throughout establishment concentrated around warewashing area. Observed multiple dead roaches on flooring under and around equipment throughout food prep area. PIC stated establishment gets serviced by certified pest control services on a monthly basis. Maintain premises free of insects, pests and rodents to prevent food contamination. Discussed eliminating harborage conditions around mop sink area. Have establishment serviced for roaches and fruit flies prior to re-inspection on 01/16/2025
6-501.111(C)
Specialized processing method used without required variance
Inspector notes: Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) cooked Paitan soup (chicken broth) past 48 hours of refrigeration in walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC about holding ROP food longer than 48 hours is a specialized process and requires a variance. Establishment does not have an approved variance for this process. Reviewed with PIC about restriction from ROP-ing any fish products at time of inspection. PIC will discontinue the process for reduced oxygen packaging longer than 48 hours until variance is approved. All ROP Paitan soup packages were embargoed at time of inspection. Establishment shall not move or use embargoed Paitan soup items until embargo has been lifted upon re-inspection. Apply for variance prior to re-inspection. Provided variance application link to PIC at time of inspection. Should establishment decide not to apply for variance, provide a written statement signed by owner stating establishment will discontinue all ROP-packaging processes until and unless a variance application has been submitted and approved. Re-inspection scheduled for 01/16/2025. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
3-502.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. Certified Food Protection Manager shall be present at all times during hours of operations. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
78
Dec 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly above RTE sauces and food items in walk-in unit at time of inspection. 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. Provided proper food storage guidance via email. 2ND CONSEUCTIVE VIOLATION
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water pitcher filled with water in handwashing sink located across walk-in unit. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Specialized processing method used without required variance
Inspector notes: Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) in house chili paste (cooked), cooked octopus, raw chicken, being held in the walk cooler, in ROP packaging past 48 hours of refrigeration. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of these foods at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about ROP-ing and holding food longer than 48 hours is a specialized process and requires a variance. Establishment does not have an approved variance for this process. Reviewed with PIC about restriction from ROP-ing any fish products at time of inspection. PIC will discontinue the process for reduced oxygen packaging longer than 48 hours until variance is approved. Provided variance application link to PIC at time of inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 12/12/2024. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
3-502.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager present 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)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects on flooring area near walk-in coolers. Remove dead insects to prevent attracting live pests. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
6-501.112
64
Jul 25, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being stored over raw fish in one of the reach in coolers. Also observed raw shelled eggs being stored over noodles, and raw pork being stored over cut vegetables and ginger in the walk in cooler. 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)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice that is kept on Time as a Public Health Control but not having any time stamps. Rice had an internal temperature of 70*F, had been out for more than 4 hours and was voluntarily disposed of. Discussed the importance of time stamping all food items that are under Time as a Public Health Control and follow the procedures precisely to ensure food safety
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an opened can of peaches in the standing cooler having fuzzy, green/black organic growth. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened tofu, cooked pork belly, cooked corn, cooked eel, cooked beef crockets, cut cabbage and boiled eggs not having any date marking. PIC states these foods were all opened, pulled from the freezer or prepared 4-5 days prior to inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Specialized processing method used without required variance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) miso, miso butter, in house chili paste (cooked), cooked pork, cooked chicken, raw chicken, and cooked beef being held in the walk cooler, in ROP packaging past 48 hours of refrigeration. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of these foods at the time of inspection. PIC states they will ensure all ROP products are opened before the 48 hour mark of refrigeration. Discussed how ROP of TCS foods requires a variance when holding the food product past 48 hours of refrigeration. Provided ROP guidance document
3-502.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed several dead pest throughout the establishment and in the sticky traps. Please remove any dead pest to prevent attracting live pest. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.112
50
Jul 8, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nanaya Japanese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nanaya Japanese Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nanaya Japanese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “variance requirement” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nanaya Japanese Kitchen.
How does Nanaya Japanese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Nanaya Japanese Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Nanaya Japanese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nanaya Japanese Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nanaya Japanese Kitchen 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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