Szechwan Kitchen

4402 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Szechwan Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed standing water and sticky food debris over equipment in kitchen

6-501.12

Jul 17, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler measured 50-51 degrees F with min/max thermometer during inspection, ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler read 53 degrees F. Time/temperature controlled for safety food items were removed at time. Service was scheduled for today already. Please ensure cooling equipment is capable of maintaining TCS food items at or below 41 degrees F

4-301.11

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler measured 49-50 degrees F with min/max thermometer during inspection, most TCS food items measured between 48-50 degrees F. Food items were moved if possible, or discarded. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure cooling equipment is capable of maintaining TCS food items at or below 41 degrees F

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Jun 24, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting and handling raw chicken before returning to cooking food and handling clean plates without washing hands first. Instructed employee to wash hands after handling raw chicken. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated and before preparing food for service or handling clean wares

2-301.14

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered containers of raw shrimp and raw fish being stored on shelf above green onions and noodles in prep top cooler, raw items were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Second consecutive violation

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Observed dead rat carcass below cooking equipment in kitchen. Please ensure all dead pests are removed and discarded

6-501.112

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Floor drain for mop sink drains extremely slow. Please clear drain and ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Szechwan Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Szechwan Kitchen on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Szechwan Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Szechwan Kitchen.

How does Szechwan Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Szechwan Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Szechwan Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Szechwan 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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