Little Szechuan
A°524 W University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03030
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Mar 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Single use food grade bags can be used as a liner for single use containers to be reused as long as food doesn't directly touch the containers. 2) storage of items shall be separate personal items from facility items and all medicines shall be stored below any single use item, clean linens, food, food contact surfaces and equipment.
2025
Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 10, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed rodent droppings under stacked chairs and table in the storage area in the front of house at time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
May 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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.Signer: Swanie L.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
Jan 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ted L.
2023
Nov 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Water has been turned back on by City of Tempe. Verified that establishment has hot and cold water and the establishment has re-opened.
Nov 6, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- During inspection, water was turned off by City of Tempe. This facility has voluntarily closed due to the presence of potential health risk(s). Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to let inspector know when they re-open.- 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.Signer: Swannie L.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
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. - Observed cooked chicken and cut cabbage with temperatures between 58 to 60*F sitting out at ambient temperature next to wok. Per person in charge (PIC) items were brought out less than an hour prior to inspection and were moved to the walk-in to rapid cool. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - Observed large amount of personal items including accumulated food, jewelry making supplies, picture frames, & other personal items not necessary in establishment located in the front service area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about removing unnecessary items from he establishment. Remove by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (5TH CONSECUTIVE). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 2, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: - The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Ted L.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - Observed a sanitization bucket with chlorine sanitizer in the bar area, which tested above 200 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitization bucket & the sanitizer solution retested at 100 ppm at time of inspection. Sanitizer must test between 50 to 100 ppm & must be tested every time solution is made. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed floor drain near the dishwasher to be draining slowly. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - Observed large amount of personal items including accumulated food, equipment, & other personal items not necessary in establishment located in the front service area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about removing unnecessary items from he establishment. Remove by next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Jul 31, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment was closed and inaccessible. Hours on sign show open Mon-Fri from 11 am to 2:30 pm & from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Will comeback at later date.
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 →