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Krachai Thai Kitchen

B°

3361 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73753

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 19, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements and protection of the back flow preventer on the mop sink.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed employee handwashing sink, by the drink station, without paper towels available. An employee replaced the paper towels at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to be ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

Apr 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen rice noodles thawing at room temperature by microwave.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Items were places in refrigerator to thaw,

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chlorine based sanitizer set up au three compartment sink > 100ppm. Sanitizer is to be at 50 ppm at three compartment sink. Water was changed and sanitizer added with level at 50 ppm. Advised person in charge to retrain staff with correct sanitizer levels for dishes and wiping cloths. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed noodles thawing at room temperature on top of microwave in kitchen. Also observed thicker noodles thawing at room temperature across for main line prep table. Items were placed in the refrigerator.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed staff using wiping cloths along prep line with no sanitizer on cloths.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: 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: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed white rice in cooker being reheated at 100-110*F As per the staff there was cooked rice available in the morning and staff used rice that had cooled from the day before. Rice was placed in the rice cooker around 11:00 am when business opened. Staff reheated rice in microwave to 165*F before returning to warmer. Rice may be reheated to 165*F and held hot at 135*F. More rice was cooked for the afternoon. Advised staff to check rice temperature from walk in cooler to ensure rice cooled to 41*F prior to reheating. Best practice would be not to re-use/re-heat rice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot Holding. 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

Observed sleeves of single use cups stored on floor of back closet by walk in cooler. Single use articles must be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repair of mechanical dish wash unit. Staff were using the three compartment sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing.

Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 27, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 17, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Diana B.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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.Signer: Diana Braxton,Award: A

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed shrimp in top portion of sandwich prep refrigerator at 60*F. As per the owner, the shrimp had been thawed approximately 1 hour prior to the inspection. When cooling foods, do not cool in top portion of sandwich prep cooler. Cool in shallow containers in bottom of unit or in walk in cooler. Items were placed in bottom portion of refrigerator to cool rapidly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed utensils stored in containers or warm water. Utensils may only be stored in water if the water in consistently held at 135*F. Utensils may be stored on regularly cleaned and sanitized surfaces or containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 6, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about proper storage, spray nozzles for sink, and labeling. Inspection report sent via email.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diane B.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw chicken and fish stored above a tray of vegetables in the prep table closest to the fryer. Raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and displayed separately from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. The PIC moved the raw products to the bottom shelf. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Observed red liquid stored in a container originally used for minced garlic. The PIC indicated it as Pad Thai sauce. Food not readily identifiable on sight which has been removed from the original container must have proper labels. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCoreMCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C: Latex Gloves Observed latex gloves used for food preparation. Latex gloves cannot be used for any food preparation or handling. Discussed with PIC about using vinyl gloves and reserving them for cleaning. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →