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KIKKA at Whole Foods Tempe

A

234 W University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76144

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper thawing procedures for ROP fish.

Jan 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed thawing procedures for fROP'd fish products at time of inspection.

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple packages of thawed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP'd) salmon in reach in cooler in the front of house at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) removed salmon from ROP at time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2024

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Saut L.

Jan 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Saut L.

2023

Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Saut L.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →