New China Restaurant
A1130 N Higley Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10686
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine3 coreA
report emailedPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed frozen chicken in the left final basin of the ware washing station. water was stagnant . discussed with manager regarding the available strategies to thaw. suggested to place frozen chicken in the the designated food prep sink, and utilize cold running water. also may thaw overnight in the facility designated lower shelf inside the walk-in cooler. manager relocated frozen chicken to the proper food prep. basin under running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
observed some wet wiping cloth, left on the back room, food prep. manager was informed manager prepared chlorine at 50 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed some debris at the floor, under the equipment and near the back entry to facility. frequency of cleaning reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Feb 12, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
at the cookline reach-in cooler, noted pans of cooked sliced beef and sliced cooked chicken overfilled. beef temperature indicating 54-59 deg f . cooked sliced chicken 49. discussed with staff on duty. suggested to keep smaller metal pans and keep excess food in the walk-in cooler. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
some of the wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations. suggested to store wiping cloth back in the sanitizer bucket. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed food accumulation, /debris, under the prep stations, and fixed equipment. discussed with manager regarding the frequency of cleaning the floors. also recommended to discarded cardboard from under the microwave equipment. frequency of cleaning the facility reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2025
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Sep 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed a butane lighter stored on the shelf directly above open food prep/cool unit. PIC moved the lighter away from the food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. 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 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.
Inspector's notes
General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors in walk-in cooler/behind cooking area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC email.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Inspection conducted with RS#789Notes: Discussed with PIC the proper used of food grade bags to stored RTE/TCS food. PIC is now aware that grocery bags are not an adequate device for cooked food storage in the future.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the kitchen area an open container of energy drink stored directly on top of prepping table. Inspector also found a carton of cigarettes stored at the back dry storage area right next to packaged rice sticks. Per PIC, the energy drink and cigarettes belonged to an employee. PIC moved energy drink and carton of cigarettes to a lower shelf at time of inspection, away from any possible cross-contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside the walk in 4 containers that had cooked chicken without a date marking on. Per PIC, all the containers had the same cooked chicken and it was from yesterday 10/15. Per PIC, an employee forgot to date marked the cooked chicken. PIC date marked all 4 containers 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. 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 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.
Inspector's notes
General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: YanJin Lu
2023
Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.FDA 01 2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager• No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.• The certified food protection manager certificate is deemed not to be from an accredited program. Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: YanJin Lu
Aug 22, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: YanJin Lu
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 inside the walk-in a big metal container with cooked chicken being stored directly below raw beef and chicken. Per PIC, the cook must have placed it there by mistake. PIC moved the cooked chicken away from the raw products to a higher shelf section at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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.---Observed inside the walk-in multiple RTE items without a date, per PIC the cooked noodles and the cooked pork were from yesterday. PIC date marked all cooked items at time of inspection. All RTE must be date marked and kept no longer than 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils--Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas. Repeated Violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap---Observed at the mob sink, a hose connected directly to the waterline and stored below the sink's flood rim. PIC stored hose, properly above the flood rim at time of inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →