Soda Bun Thai Food
A2740 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52107
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history15 on record
2026
Sep 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drinks stored on prep tables. Manager removed items to proper storage.
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Repeat Violation 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee wearing gloves picked up a utensil from the floor and returned to handling food without washing hands/changing to new gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Operator has done some of the requested cleaning, but there is still some accumulation of food debris under cold table lids, on spice cart and on dry storage shelves.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Jan 28, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator has obtained required test strips and no ants were noted at the time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundation3 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. In-use chlorine sani-bucket at 200 ppm.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Predefined Comment: Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 1/.28/26 Ants present in the back kitchen area.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Wiping cloth stored hanging from employee's pocket between use.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cut broccoli stored directly in grocery bag. Manager had broccoli transferred to food-safe container.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Predefined Comment: Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer at the 3 comp sink, but does not have quaternary test strips. Please obtain prior to reinspection 1/28/26.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Drains for prep sink and 3 comp sink extend into drain, below the rim of the floor sinks. Please repair to provide proper air gap.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Grease dripping from the vent hood beyond the drip tray. Please clean adequately.
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4-204.11 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
0No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Aug 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of pest control spray on a shelf with other cleaners and chemicals. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all pest control must be applied by a Certified pest control specialist and that they cannot store pest control chemicals onsite at food establishments. The PIC removed the can from the building at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Apr 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2024
Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Click here to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Mar 27, 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.report emailed. 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC- RLC added legal comment ,Signer: nick-pic
2023
Nov 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager and updated requirements for 2017 FDA food code. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: A,Signer: Thapanik S.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →