PlateScore

Kawaii Cuisine

A

8385 W Deer Valley Rd, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69664

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.

99
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 31, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 31, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display (i.e. - ice maker); _________--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand washing signage); _________--Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present (i.e. - back door sweep)

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

Inspector's notes

Knife found between refrigeration equipment on the cook line.

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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. Store equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surfaces from becoming potentially contaminated. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food Separated and Protected (i.e. - shrimp on cook line);--Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean (i.e. - high touch surfaces of equipment (handles on food equipment);--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - attachment(s) at mop sink)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Y-valve Dispenser

2025

Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 12, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

5 5 gallon buckets of sauces, two bus tubs of beef sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to store all items on shelving.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

No cove base in bar area, provide.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 3, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Two bus tubs of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Various 5 gallon buckets of food products stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to keep all items off the floor.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Lai Y

2023

Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Lai Y

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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 →