Li's Bowl
A6260 S 35th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32397
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
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 28, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, and raw vegetables stored above cooked pork and cooked chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager re-arranged the food on shelves according to food storage chart 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.
2025
Sep 25, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice in hot holding unit with internal temperature of 110*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Manager stated the cooked rice was put into the hot holding unit less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Manager re-heated the rice to 165*F before putting back to hot holding unit at time of inspection. 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 cooked shrimp in prep cooler with internal temperature of 55*F, the container of cooked shrimp was put on top of other container and was not sitting inside the de cooling well. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Manager stated the cooked shrimp was put in prep cooler less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Manager put the cooked shrimp back to walk-in cooler for fast cooling at time of inspection. 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.
Jun 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken in container without lid and raw vegetables stored above cooked noodle and raw chicken stored above fried pork in walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager moved cooked noodle and fried pork to upper shelf and moved raw chickens to bottom shelves 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.
Feb 24, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM at times of inspection on premises. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present in establishment at all hours of operations and at time of 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed doors of reach-in refrigerator at prep, prep station covers and reach-in refrigerators and freezer doors with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that all non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned to touch.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed paint chipping on interior side of door in men's restroom. Discussed with PIC that facility walls and doors must be maintained smooth, good repair and cleanable.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: 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.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 priority4 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present at all hours of operation and time of inspection with CFPM.
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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. Note: 2nd time violation.
Inspector's notes
Observed bowls used as scooper in several bins such as sugar, flour and rice. Discussed with PIC that only can use utensils with handles to portion out with, such as spoon and scooper. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector's notes
Observed several wet wiping cloths on stove and prep table. Discussed with PIC that wet cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris, such as noodles around stove. Discussed with PIC that should be cleaning periodically all food spills.
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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: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer attached to hose at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that sprayer needs to be removed after use.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 1, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of grease along vent hood and filters. Per PIC they are serviced and cleaned every 3 months. Observed accumulation of food debris under food prep sink and table in the back. Disussed with PIC that facilities must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.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.Report was printed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Z. Lin
2023
Dec 11, 2023Routine1 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 rights accepted by Yao H.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Yao H.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.---In the main prep cooler, observed egg rolls (pork & chicken), cooked chicken, cooked pork, raw shelled eggs, cooked noodles, and baby corn (precooked) having internal temperatures of 44-49*F. Unit had ambient temperature of 34*F. Person in charge states these foods were in the walk in cooler and placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Foods were placed back in the walk in cooler to cool down. Discussed how all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that are cold held must keep an internal temperature of 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed date marking, and the importance of air circulation during the cooling process**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspection conducted with Chinese liaison, R.S. #1191. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Zong Zheng
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 →