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Full Moon Izakaya

7810 N 12th St, Phoenix 85020-4223

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00523

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)May 17, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed Certified Food Protection Manager requirements with person in charge.

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed rice on time as a control with no time stamp. Person in charge stated that rice was made around two hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods on time as a control must be identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-206.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottles of pesticide in chemical storage area in kitchen. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11 - Priority: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment using wet wiping cloths to sanitize food-contact surfaces such as cutting boards without storing cloths in sanitizing solution. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 28, 2024Routine4 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee drinks stored between trays of the speed rack in the walk in cooler and on the counter above food prep tables on the cook line. The person in charge removed empolyee drinks and placed them on a lower shelf separate from stored food and food prep areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop stored on the exterior side of the sliding lid of the ice bin with the food contact surface of the ice scoop in direct contact with the unsanitized surface of the lid. The person in charge removed the ice scoop and placed a clean ice scoop in a clean container to protect from contamination.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed gaps along the door of the walk-in cooler and the door frame from the rubber strip, observed the rubber strip of the doors on the prep cooler were not properly fastened. Discussed quipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of dust in the filters of the ventilation hood. Discussed intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Discussed cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

May 17, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

OC reinspection conducted with ScottInspection report emailed to ScottNo County legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Scott Brennan

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore5-202.12

Core-5-202.12 (B-D), C: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. -- Facility installed a second handwash station in the back prep area. Facility also installed a wire shelf unit that blocks the warewashing area from the handwash station -- provide handwash stations that are within 25 ft, clearly visible with no physical barriers, facility to either relocate the wire shelf unit OR obtain a wire shelf unit that will fit between the food prep table and three compartment sink OR utilize wire shelving above Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. -- Facility has the disclosure portion of the consumer advisory but removed the consumption portion of the disclosure --- provide disclosure that states the intent of consumption of raw or undercooked seafood and eggs can increase the risk of foodborne illness, consumer advisory guideline provided Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4, seating 10+Oc inspection conducted with ScottInspection rights and inspection report emailed to ScottThis establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Scott Brennan

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. --- Dishwasher not clearly visible to the handwash station -- switch handwash station and mopsink OR add additional handwash station on the dishwasher side of the kitchen, all handwash stations are to be within 25ft, clearly visible, with no physical barriers Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. --- Facility has raw tuna and salmon on the menu along with ramen deviled eggs. The salmon and the tuna can be served raw. The ramen deviled eggs are served under cooked. No disclosure on the menu stating how each product is served --- provide disclosure and reminder on the menu for undercooked and raw time temperature controlled products, consumer advisory guidance handout emailed with report Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- No test certification for the soda machine reduced pressure zone backflow preventer -- provide test certification Soft drainage piping for the ice machine that lays on the floor. No drainage for the keg cooler -- Provide hard piping for the ice machine and the keg cooler with appropriate drainage slope to a 1 inch air gap to the top of the floor sink flood lip Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- Underneath of the bar countertop are exposed wood -- seal Ceiling tiles above the bar are acoustic tiles --provide washable ceiling tiles Facility has CMU, painted brick --- d. Concrete masonry unit (CMU), block, brick, or similar porous material walls where allowed must be sealed to acceptable nonabsorbent finish. CMU or “block”, brick, and other masonry units installed as a finish material must be free of pits, voids, cracks, depressions, and must be smooth and easily cleanable. CMU, block, or brick wall surfaces are not allowed in can wash areas to the height of the splash zone. Block walls or similar material where allowed must have an acceptable finish. Exposed, rough, unfinished cmu or block is typically not considered an approved wall finish. CMU finishes must be acceptable or filled to a minimum of 3 mils (U.S. industry thickness of paint expressed in mils, one mil equals 1/1000th of an inch) or higher as determined by the Department representative. Holes crevices in the bar that are not sealed - seal flooring in the hot water room, area around the grease trap and entrance to the kitchen not sealed -- seal, must be able to bead water Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting --- Light out in the hood. Shadows in the back corner of the walk in cooler. Low lighting in the bar --- provide 20 foot candles in the walk in cooler and in the bar, 50 foot candles under the hood Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →