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Tao Garden

A

2050 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06976

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

95
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 22, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chlorine concentration at ware wash machine measured less than 10 ppm at time of inspection, establishment has 3-compartment sink set up for ware wash. manager contacted technician for service at time of inspection. 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.

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 22, 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.Inspection report provided via email.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [14 ], [4-501.114], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge and was declined. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Yeemon Hom, Manager.

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

Repeat Violation 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. Observed chlorine at ware washing machine which was in use at time of inspection measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Manager set up 3 compartment sink with proper chlorine sanitizer and re-washed containers and utensils at time of inspection. Manager called the technician to repair the ware washing machine at time of inspection. Please do not use the ware washing machine until it be repaired. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Feb 1, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: Complete- MM 2/2/24,Signer: Heung M Feng, 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 fish stored above cooked noodles and fruits in walk-in refrigerator, observed raw pork stored above cooked chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager, manager moved the raw fish and raw pork to proper shelves at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

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. Observed chlorine at ware washing machine which was in use at time of inspection measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Manager set up 3 compartment sink with proper chlorine sanitizer and re-washed containers and utensils at time of inspection. Manager called the technician to repair the ware washing machine at time of inspection. Please do not use the ware washing machine until it be repaired. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals. Observed chlorine sanitizer in wiping bucket in the kitchen measured above 200 ppm. Discussed proper concentration and testing parameters with manager and staff. Staff prepared new chlorine sanitizer and measured between 50 to100 ppm at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Yeemon Hom, Manager.

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 →