Kim's Chinese Kitchen
A3015 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62884
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed deep cleaning/ degreasing equipment and surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **5th Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) cleaning frequency of equipment to prevent accumulation. Emailed list of CFPM certificate providers.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Fourth Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cold holding with person in charge and keeping all TCS foods in prep fridge below fill line.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Third Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed prep sink closest to bathroom faucet to be leaking, water not stopping flow completely when turned off. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed dust accumulations on ceiling and walls nearby air vents. Residue build up on 4 door stand up fridge handles, handwash sink handles, and on the outside of large prep sink basin by bathroom. Observed grease build up on wall by fryers and under 3-comp sink wall by fryer. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jul 1, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed debris build up on prep sink handles near bathroom. Observed dust on vent near reach in freezer in back across from bathroom as well as dust on ceiling by hood. Observed black build up on floor near prep sink and food accumulation on floor by fryer. Recommended using degreaser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 4, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about ensuring cutting boards and TCS food-contact surfaces are sanitized every 4 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris or dirt on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Grease accumulation on sides of equipment near where food is cooked as well as fridge/freezer doors. Observed dust on ceiling, walls, and air vents. Observed accumulation of food debris or dirt on prep sink near bathroom. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Nov 19, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Gloves, Use Limitations; Latex Gloves-- Facility has in current use following homestyle equipment in food preparation area:- G.E. refrigerator/freezer, unknown white chest freezer, Whirlpool freezer,Food permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for customer production.
Inspector's notes
Interior and exterior surfaces of food equipment throughout facility has build up residues (i.e. - refrigeration. fryers, food preparation areas, etc...)
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Aug 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) onsite during time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4th violation.
Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite during time of inspection. Please ensure at least one CFPM is onsite during all times of food preparation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Eddie Yee
2023
Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerThere was no certified food manager (CFM) at establishment at time of inspection. A CFM must be present at all times during business hours. Please obtain certification prior to next routine inspection. 2nd violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Eddie Yee
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →