Nara Thai Restaurant

3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Nara Thai Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up and food debris on the floor below shelving unit in dry storage. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Apr 21, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed shoot of the ice machine built up with brown/pink organic matter. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC stated ice would be burned and the underside of ice machine would be cleaned

4-602.11(E)

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine test strips for the dishwash machine expired from August of 2024. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide in-date sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored over spinach and raw whole shelled eggs stored over multiple different sauces in reach in cooler on cook line and raw chicken stored over tofu in large reach in storage cooler

3-302.11(A1-2)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three knives stored as clean above prep sink with visible debris still on blade of knife

4-601.11(A)

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nara Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nara Thai Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nara Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nara Thai Restaurant.

How does Nara Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Nara Thai Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Nara Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nara Thai Restaurant 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 Nara Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nara Thai Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.

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