KIKKA at Whole Foods Tempe
A234 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.
Score over time
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.
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.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Whole Foods MarketA234 W University Dr · 0 m away
- 100Otto Pizza & PastryA804 S Ash Ave · 80 m away
- 96The Dark Side TFMB°805 S Farmer Ave · 100 m away
- —Go Go Avocado707 S Farmer Ave · 100 m away
- 98Cartel Coffee LabA°810 S Ash Ave · 120 m away
- 99First WatchA111 W University Dr · 140 m away
- 92Casey Moore Oyster HouseA°850 S Ash Ave · 160 m away
- 84Chili's Grill & BarC400 W University Dr · 140 m away
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 →