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Zen Thai Cafe

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110 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502258

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

87
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 1, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed mechanical ware washing machine with chlorine sanitizer concentration measured at 0ppm. PIC primed machine and sanitizer measured at appropriate concentration. Discussed frequent and consistent testing of sanitizer concentrations. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand soap stored on shelves above utensils, napkins, and plates. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Apr 1, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. REINSPECTION SCHEDULED: 4/1

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple bulk containers containing items not easily identifiable without labelling. PIC reported items were MSG, sugar, and salt. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

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

Inspector's notes

Observed rice utensils stored in water measured at 110F at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Jun 23, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →