KARE Ethiopian restaurant
A°4729 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91376
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 7, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
PIC called inspector 8/5 that more time was needed to fix walk-in fridge.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Walk-in fridge observed to have an ambient temperature of 40.6°F.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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
Aug 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having thermometer in walk-in fridge and having a daily temperature log.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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 TCS foods in walk-in fridge to have an internal temperature above 41°F. TCS food items include key wot (49-51°F), alcha wot (52°F), mishar wot (51°F), mkeyel (53°F), raw beef (52°F), and hard boiled eggs (52°F). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. PIC stated that food items had been in unit since the day prior and that the unit was working yesterday. Upon questioning PIC was looking at the temperature the unit is set to, not the ambient air temperature. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in fridge to have an ambient temperature of 47-52°F measured 3 times with min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment relies heavily on walk-in fridge to operative. Establishment has 1 stand up freezer, coke beverage fridge, and under the counter refrigeration in bar that will be used to store TCS foods until walk-in is repaired. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 24 hour re-inspection schduled.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about getting additional certified food protection manager (CFPM) to cover all hours of operation. Reviewed approved thawing methods.
2025
Nov 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed thawing methods with person in charge as well as butter being a TCS item and shall be held cold (41*F or lower) or hot (135*F or higher).
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 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
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about regulations for equipment with open flames to be used under the hood. Discussed storing personal food in a designated area. Reviewed requirements of a 1inch air gap for floor drains.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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
Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with manager about labeling containers with common name behind bar. Discussed consumer advisory requirements as well.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer levels with person in charge.
Mar 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection 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: A,Signer: Mesay A.
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mesay Asefa
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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 →