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Ta Lew Thai Bistro

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1493 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85296

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46784

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

93
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 27, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 17, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed venting hood accumulated with dust and grease. Please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Apr 27, 2026Routine2 priorityC°

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

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

Inspector's notes

observed final warewashing basin in use at 0ppm. discussed with manager. manager serviced the sanitizer line, drained and refilled sanitizer, quat at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. frequency of changing and checking the sanitizer solution was reviewed with manager. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed plastic tubs filled with cooked potatoes, tub was sealed. temperature indicating 125 deg f . also plastic pans of cooked noodles at 51 deg f , beansprouts at 62-64 deg f , all in sealed plastic containers. unable to validate the actual time food preparation/ cooking. 2 tier cooling strategies using ice bath and shallow metal pans reviewed. MCESD cooling guidance document reviewed. provided via email. proper rapid cooling strategies discussed, facility manager removed food out of plastic tub/cooler. use of shallower open metal pans reviewed.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2025

Nov 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed potentially covering the hole in the wall created to vent heat from the refrigeration with a grate.

Sep 22, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw onion in bag stored on the floor of kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Manager put the raw onion on shelf at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed portioned noodles that were recently warmed and portioned approximately one hour prior at 80 Deg. F. in a container. The operator stated that they do this to facilitate service. Suggest using time-as-a-control procedure for this item where the item is documented when it is removed from the refrigerator and discarded after 4 hours. Provided a sample time-as-a-control policy to the operator at the time of inspection. Item was placed in a refrigerator at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge.

Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shaun Simpson

2023

Nov 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Per emails with permit holder and inspection conducted on 10/19/23. Establishment is operating as 0-9 seating as they have limited seating on a patio and primarily do take away.

Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shaun Simpson

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →