Jinya Ramen Bar
B°5120 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87943
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 17, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site during the 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 ROP packaging being done via VacMaster on items such as pork soup & chicken soup (made with bones, fat from each respective animal). Person in charge (PIC) stated they hold the ROP bags for 7 days. Informed PIC that any TCS foods packaged in-house in an ROP bag and held over 48 hours will required a variance approval from the County. PIC stated understanding and voluntarily discarded all ROP items exceeding 48 hours. PIC stated the establishment will abide by the 48 hour rule moving forward. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, E2-4) - Priority Foundation: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from ceiling in the kitchen next to the ice machine. Informed person in charge (PIC) that physical facility has to be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Aug 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed water pressure requirements with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site during the 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 all tables in the establishment serving hot sauce and seasoning sauce via containers that have spoons. Informed person in charge (PIC) that setups like this one increase the chance of contamination. Food that is unused or returned by one consumer may not be offered or re-served as food for another customer. Reserving of food is only allowed when food is dispersed in such as way that contamination is prevented. Advised alternative solutions, such as narrow neck bottles or single service containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (08/17/26).
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.14 - Priority: Returned Food and Re-service of Food. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ROP packaging being done via VacMaster on items such as pork soup & chicken soup (made with bones, fat from each respective animal). Person in charge (PIC) stated they hold the ROP bags for 7 days. Informed PIC that any TCS foods packaged in-house in an ROP bag and held over 48 hours will required a variance approval from the County. PIC stated understanding and voluntarily discarded all ROP items exceeding 48 hours. PIC stated the establishment will abide by the 48 hour rule moving forward. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-502.12 (B1-3, B5-6, D1, D2a, D2f-h, D3, E2-4) - Priority Foundation: Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria. 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/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from ceiling in the kitchen next to the ice machine. Informed person in charge (PIC) that physical facility has to be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 14, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machine in back area measure 0 ppm available chlorine while in use and after multiple cycles during inspection. It was determined that the sanitizer and detergent buckets had been swapped, chemicals were switched after clearing lines, lines were primed again and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked eggs, corn, tofu, raw salmon, raw tuna, and cut tomatoes in both prep top coolers near the middle of the line measured 59-71 degrees F. Ambient temperature of units measured 65-70 degrees F with min/max thermometer. Most time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food items had been stocked the night before and were discarded at time. A few items had been retrieved from walk-in cooler recently and were moved back to a working cooler. Please ensure all TCS food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below when cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control.
Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 13, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handsink stocking.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed live drain fly activity around server station during inspection. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests. 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
May 28, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20, [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason Seremak
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding... Cooked chicken, cooked pork, raw salmon, raw tuna, cut tomatoes, and boiled eggs in prep top cooler near the steamer cabinet measured 47-54 degrees F internally. Ambient temperature of the unit measured 47-48 degrees F. Some items had been stocked within the last 2 hours and were moved to a working cooler at time, other time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food items were discarded at time. Please ensure all TCS food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Jan 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bag chill, date marks, and employee beverages. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason Seremak
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding... Deep fried rice balls being stored at ambient temperature measured 80 degrees F, employee said they had been prepared nearly an hour prior. Additionally, 2 large pots of soup broth were being stored on shelf above cooktop, items measured 49-55 degrees F internally. Employee said these had been out for over an hour. All items were returned to walk-in cooler at time. Please ensure food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 15, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Jay Bell
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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... Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Machine was running continuous cycles without stopping and was failing to fill when necessary, service call was placed at time and all bar glass will be sent to kitchen to be washed. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →