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Ping's Cafe

17115 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09000

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

89
Good

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Apr 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 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 two big white buckets placed in front of hand-washing sink in the kitchen, hand-washing sink was not accessible. All hand-washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager removed the buckets from the hand-washing sink 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored above raw shrimp in the walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

2025

Nov 20, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris and grease heavily accumulated at ware washing station and food prep area. Discussed cleaning frequency with manager. Please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw pork and raw beef stored over raw bean sprout and ready-to-eat sauces, reviewed the food storage chart with manager, Manager moved raw prok and raw beef on bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

Apr 9, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager could not provide food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris build-up on handles to reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler, back of cutting board, food prep bench, ware wash machine, meat slicer. Clean more frequently and maintain. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager could not provide food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chlorine at ware washing machine measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Establishment has 3-compartment sink that can be used until ware washing machine is repaired. Manager called for repair service at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris build-up on handles to reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler, back of cutting board, food prep bench, ware wash machine, meat slicer. Clean more frequently and maintain.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager could not provided food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed chlorine at ware washing machine measured less than 10 ppm. Reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager. Establishment has 3 compartment sink that can be used until ware washing machine is repaired. Manager called for repair 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.

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 emailCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Manager could not provided food safety manager certification at time ofinspection. Please have it ready before next routine 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 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: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Xiangping Ma, Manager.

2023

Nov 29, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Manager could not provided food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection. This is a 4rd time repeat violation.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: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Xiangping Ma, Manager.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Observed food litter debris heavily built up under the wok station. Please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#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 chicken, raw beef, raw pork stored above cut cabbage, reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager put raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork on bottom shelf at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed food debris built up on handles of prep cooler, walk-in cooler, microwave, food prep bench in kitchen. Please clean more frequently and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Aug 22, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Manager could not provided food safety manager certification at time of inspection. Please have it ready before next routine inspection. This is a 3rd time repeat violation.Inspection report provided by 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: Xiangping Ma, Manager,

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Observed food litter debris heavily built up under the wok station. Please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed food debris built up on handles of prep cooler, walk-in cooler, microwave, food prep bench in kitchen. Please clean more frequently and maintain. This is a 3rd repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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 →