Red Wok Buffet
B°3434 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19245
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Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot water at hand wash sink in the food prep room. Hot water valve was shut down at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC turned on the hot water valve at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
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Observed chlorine concentration less than 10 ppm at ware wash machine at time of inspection. PIC contacted the technician to repair and set up 3-compartment sink with proper sanitizer concentration 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris and black organic materials on plastic curtains in walk-in freezer. 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
Mar 10, 2026Routine2 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed damaged floor tiles in several locations in the kitchen. Wastewater was accumulating in the broken areas. Floors must be maintained smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please repair the floor and eliminate water accumulation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris heavily accumulated on the floors of two walk-in freezer. 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
2025
Nov 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed food debris, litters and ice heavily accumulated on the floor of walk-in freezer. please clean and maintain. 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
Jul 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed ice and food debris built up on the floor of walk-in freezer. 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
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Discussed general facilities upkeep and importance of ensuring that floors, walls, and ceiling are smooth and easily cleanable.
2024
Dec 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in small cold-holding unit in front cook line. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated raw beef to alternative cold-holding unit at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing tile on floor of facility walk-in designated for raw meat products with accumulating water. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted in parallel with complaint response, CC-24-02300.Discussed pest control.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Siyan Chen
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 dried food debris on multiple plates and utensils which were provided for customers. Soiled plates and forks were sent back to be cleaned, and precleaning procedures were discussed with person in charge. Please ensure all food contact surfaces are maintained clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a currentand 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Si Yuan Chen
Nov 7, 2023Routine2 priority3 foundation3 coreD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent via emailInspection conducted with RS# 998 and RS#1191.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a currentand 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Si Yuan Chen
Core-6-304.11, C: Mechanical-Ventilation-----Observed no functional ventilation in back employee bathrooms and strong odor in men's bathroom. Bathrooms must be properly ventilated. Repair ventilation prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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 multiple containers of cooked chicken and lettuce stacked in walk-in coolers. All chicken/lettuce were at or below 41'F. The pans were uncovered and stacked with food items in pan coming into contact with bottom portions of pans. Also observed washed and cut broccoli stored in original cardboard box used for delivery of unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler. PIC relocated and properly stored at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of general food protection with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 spoon stored clean on magnetic strip by food prep table. Per PIC, spoon is used to scoop cream cheese. Spoon was observed with dried on food debris, tape, and band-aid on handle of knife. PIC discarded spoon at time of inspection. Also observed build up of food debris on food contact portion of can opener stored clean by back prep table. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener at the time of inspection. All food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence-----Observed live German cockroach on wall back back flour storage area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests at all times. Eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection on 11/14/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11, P: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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 wonton chips available for customer self-service in large tub without lid or any covering. Discussed with PIC that all food items available for customer self-service must be protected from contamination from consumers. Discussed options including relocating wonton chips under sneeze guard or obtaining an approved container with self-closing lid for dispensing of wonton chips. Provide prior to re-inspection on 11/14/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage-----Observed multiple knives stored between prep tables on main cook line. Discussed approved utensil storage with PIC. PIC properly stored knives at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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 non-NSF or equivalent deli slicer with screws on food contact surfaces portions of equipment, not easily cleanable, and handle in disrepair. All food contact surfaces must be smooth/easily cleanable. Replace with approved NSF or equivalent deli slicer prior to re-inspection on 11/14/2023. Also observed multiple food storage containers (bun steamers and storage containers for shrimp) in disrepair (cracked, heavily pitted, etc.). PIC discontinued use at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required-----Observed hose connected below pre-rinse sink at warewashing area with spray nozzle connected. Hose laying on ground and no backflow device was connected on upstream side. Discussed backflow options for hose. A spill proof vacuum breaker (ASSE 1056) if keeping sprayer nozzle or hose bib vacuum breaker if disconnecting sprayer nozzle when not in active use. Spill proof vacuum breaker must be tested/certified and installed at least 12 inches about outlet. Also observed water connected iced tea machine in beverage preparation area without backflow device. Provide an in-line dual check (ASSE 1022) on supply line for iced tea machine. Supply all backflow where required prior to re-inspection on 11/14/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Oct 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
This is a follow up advisory visit after liaison training, walked through the establishment and observed employees' activities in the establishment. All violations observed in previous inspections were corrected and not observed at time of inspection. Kitchen manager and employees talked during the inspection have the knowledge of cross contamination, temperature danger zone and personal hygiene. The establishment discontinue to re-use soy bean sauce buckets and purchased reusable food grade buckets. Drying rackets were purchased for air dry of utensils and containers. Raw animal food prepare station is separated from other stations. No cold holding and Hot holding violation observed at time of inspection. Discussed how to follow the time as a control policy of sushi station and educated owner to clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces at sushi station every 4 hours.Notified ERI inspector of this advisory visit.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided to manager via email.
Sep 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Re-scheduled with owner the training time to 2:00 pm, 09/18/2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Follow up advisory per ERI inspector's request. Discussed the ERI inspection on 09/11/2023 with the owner, Siyuan C. Scheduled food handler training for all employees on 9:30 am 9/18/2023. No County legal action will result from this 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 →