Yao Chinese Restaurant
A2487 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85295
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07879
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 history10 on record
2026
Jun 15, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.
Mar 4, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.
Inspector's notes
Observed mechanical dishwasher with chlorine concentration between 10 and 25 ppm. Even after priming the machine it was still low. PIC to contact company and have dishwasher serviced to dispense more chlorine during the cycle. 3 compartment sink was set up to sanitize the dishes there. Chlorine concentration in the 3 compartment sink was between 50 and 100 ppm. Test dishwasher daily to ensure chlorine concentration is between 50 and 100 ppm. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beef sitting in a colander on top of a wok of cooked chicken and on a pot in the wok stovetop. Per employee, meat is reheated to order. Discussed keeping the proteins directly in the wok to keep at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef was reheated and set to hot hold in the wok. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed shelving above the prep table with a build up of dust. Clean routinely to prevent build up that could contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Oct 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Aug 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, the violation due for correction has been corrected. Report was emailed.
Jul 31, 2025Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Chicken, beef, shrimp, bean sprouts in main reach-in unit reading 47-55 (less than four hours.) Ambient temperature of cooler is 47-55'f. Facility has enough coolers to place items in back up units. Have unit serviced and do not place any TCS foods in unit until it can hold at 41'f or below. A re-inspection will be done on Thurs. 8/7/25. 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.
Apr 21, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repair cold water faucet handle at rear kitchen handsink. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line. Manager refilled the paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed ice being dumped and stored in hand sink in the front. Talked to staff about dumping down soda trench, not at the hand sink. Ensure that only hand washing is done at hand sink. Talked to manager about getting water for customers and employees at the soda area, not the hand sink.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Aug 27, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Noted tray of crab puffs? stored directly next to left side of handsink at cookline. Please do not store any foods within the splash zone of the handsink. Tray was moved. 3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Quyen Tan
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---Repair cold water faucet on prep kitchen hand sink. :
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program and received 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Allen Tan
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---Please repair right side faucet handle at handsink in back of prep kitchen. 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 →