Zen Thai Cafe

110 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Zen Thai Cafe has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Zen Thai Cafe'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.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection

4-302.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk containers containing items not easily identifiable without labelling. PIC reported items were MSG, sugar, and salt. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rice utensils stored in water measured at 110F at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Jun 23, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zen Thai Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zen Thai Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Zen Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Zen Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zen Thai Cafe 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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