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Wongs Chinese Restaurant

A

1137 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85034-4042

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01255

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 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

May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 29, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at handwash sink in the kitchen. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Manager put soap at the handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2025

Sep 29, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a large trash can placed in front of the hand washing sink and one utensil stored inside the hand washing sink, hand washing sink was not accessible at time of inspection. All hand washing sink must be accessible at all times. Manager removed the trash can and the utensil at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

This establishment uses time as control for cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked shrimp, raw pooled eggs, raw cabbage, raw cabbage, raw. Observed no time stamp for above food items. Manager stated the above food items were taken out about 30 minutes prior to inspection. Reviewed the time as a control policy with manager. Manager put time stamps on above food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Jun 16, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed no hand washing sink in outside room of the kitchen, only one handwashing sink in the back room of kitchen. Discussed installing a hand washing sink in the outside room of the kitchen with manager.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed fried pork, fried chicken, fried eggrolls, and BBQ pork with no date marking or wrong date marking in the walk-in refrigerator, prep cooler and reach-in cooler. Manager stated above food were prepared between one day but less than 3 days prior to inspection. Reviewed date marking parameters with manager. Manager put proper date marking on above food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed procedures for customer usage of bathroom located in the back of kitchen.

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken cooling but in the reach in prep cooler. Cooked chicken was still in the appropriate time/temperature for cooling but was moved to a different cooler to cool down more efficiently. Discussed the importance of cooling all foods in the walk in cooler or standing cooler to ensure proper cooling is achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Jul 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ying Zheng

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

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.Inspection report provided via email.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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Ying Zheng, Manager

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. Observed raw shell eggs stored with raw cut cabbage in the same container in the prep cooler. Reviewed and explained food storage chart with manager. Manager took raw shell eggs from cabbage container at time of inspection. Manager will cook the raw cut cabbage to 165*F or above. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition. Observed ventilation hood had an heavily accumulation of grease and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts in ventilation hood should be cleaned frequently so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, grease and other materials. Please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →