Ramen Kagawa
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Ramen Kagawa appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Ramen Kagawa trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed staff placing cooked pork into hot hold water bath measured 41F. PIC reported process for reheating involves using hot hold water bath to reheat and hot hold. PIC rapidly reheated cooked pork to at least 165F before replacing in hot hold water bath. TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding
3-403.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers and steel wool in hand sink next to rice cookers. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) observed at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork in hot-holding well measured 68-79'F. PIC stated food item is being hot-held. Warmer observed set to low settings. PIC stated food was prepped less than 2 hours prior. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Additionally, observed another container of cooked pork stored at ambient room temperature on food prep table. PIC stated item is taken from hot-holding well and seared prior to service. Discussed active prep with PIC. Informed PIC to only sear meat from hot-well when ready to be served. Searing in advance and storing at ambient room temperature would be considered improper hot-holding. Suggested PIC time as a control as it would benefit establishment's operations. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed chashu pork and chicken karaage stored at ambient air temperature on food prep table located opposite of cookline. PIC stated food items are on time as control and were brought out at 11am. Food items observed missing time stamps. PIC could not provide time as control policy at time of inspection. Food items were time stamped at time of inspection. Provide time as control written procedure prior to re-inspection scheduled on 01/21/25. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen RTE sushi fish items thawing at ambient room temperature on food prep table located on cookline. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC moved fish to be thawed under refrigeration at time of inspection
3-501.13
95
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Karrage chicken (fried chicken) being held at room temperature and having an internal temperature of 110*F. Person in charge states the chicken was cooked around 1.5 hours prior to inspection and is usually left out during the lunch hours. Person in charge was instructed to reheat the chicken to 165 and dispose of them when the establishment closes in the next 2 hours (using time as a public health control). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Provided establishment with the guidance document for Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.16(A)(1)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at the 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)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramen Kagawa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramen Kagawa on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramen Kagawa?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ramen Kagawa.
How does Ramen Kagawa compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Ramen Kagawa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Ramen Kagawa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ramen Kagawa have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ramen Kagawa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ramen Kagawa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen Kagawa is inspected around four times per year on average.
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