The Kettle Black

1 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, The Kettle Black has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Kettle Black's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sauteed tomatoes (06/04), in-house cooked chilli sauce (06/04), and cooked onion rings (06/01) in walk-in unit at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of 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)
3-501.18
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef slices, cooked turkey slices and in-house cooked bacon onions datemarked 09/02, 09/02 and 09/4, respectively, in walk-in unit. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of 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). Discussed proper datemarking with PIC
3-501.18
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at handwashing sink located opposite of cook line, and at handwashing sink located in warewashing area. Ensure all plumbing fixtures and systems are maintained in good repair. PIC was informed to have it fixed prior to next routine inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
5-205.15(B)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Kettle Black last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Kettle Black on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Kettle Black?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Kettle Black.

How does The Kettle Black compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Kettle Black most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Kettle Black's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Kettle Black have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Kettle Black means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.