Nee House

13843 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73235

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history15 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 9, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: replacing the seal for the walk-in cooler

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In open top prep fridge, observed a container of chopped cabbage 50°F, bean sprouts 51*F, previously canned bamboo 47*F, previously canned pineapple 48*F at the time of inspection. Also observed in the walk-in cooler cooked chicken 46-48*F, raw chicken 46*F, TCS soup 45*F, bean sprouts 48*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined all TCS foods in cold table were restocked from the walk in refrigerator around 11AM. PIC added ice to items in cold table. Per PIC, TCS foods in the walk-in cooler had been in temperature when the PIC checked at 11am however the establishment received a delivery and the walk-in cooler was left open at 1pm. PIC turned down walk-in cooler temperatures at the time of inspection and calibrated min/max thermometer read 37.5*F at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.

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Repeat Violation 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.

2025

Oct 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In open top prep refrigerator observed a container of chopped cabbage/ 53°F. On the counter of the open top prep refrigerator observed a large container of raw bean sprouts/56°F.

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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined all TCS foods were restocked from the walk in refrigerator around 11AM. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

In beverage refrigerator at the bar observed brewed ice tea in re-used plastic milk jugs and re-used Sunny D containers.

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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations Predefined Comment: Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Instructed person in charge to discontinue re-use of single use food containers. Articles that are not constructed of multiuse materials may not be reused as they are unable to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 8, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a covered container of cooked dumplings/70°F held in upper portion of the open top refrigerator across from the stoves. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the dumping were cooked around 10:00 AM today. The open top portion of refrigerators are not designed to rapidly cool TCS foods.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered and moved to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.

Jul 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

May 9, 2025Re-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. No live pests observed. Reviewed pest control invoices from 5/1/2025 & 5/8/2025. Priority foundation violation #38, 6-501.111 corrected.

Apr 29, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have not been corrected.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a live roach in the rear prep area on the wall below the counter/sink. Reviewed pest control invoice from 4/24/25. 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 (5/9/2025). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a chef adjust/touch a plated cooked egg roll with their bare hand in the kitchen.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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 preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a small container of cooked boba tapioca pearls/83°F stored at room temperature on the bar counter. Observed a small plastic wrapped metal container of cooked pork/84°F stored at room temperature on the shelf below the soup hot holding station. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the tapioca pearls and pork had been cooling since 12:00 PM at room temperature.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Reviewed cooling methods and cooling time parameters with the person in charge. Discontinue cooling TCS foods at room temperature unmonitored. TCS food must pass through the temperature danger zone as quickly as possible. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered and moved to refrigeration to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a live roach below the three compartment sink, observed a live roach in the rear prep area, observed multiple small/nymph roaches on the wall near the rice cookers.

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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. Discussed cleaning frequency and harborage conditions with the person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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Repeat Violation 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

Jul 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Jul 11, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed routinely monitoring TCS foods such as chopped cabbage held in ice baths. Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen duck thawing in standing water in rear prep sink. Discussed proper thawing methods with the person in charge. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. When thawing TCS foods in water they must be completely submerged under running water that is 70*F or cooler. Water must have sufficient velocity to float off loose particles. The faucet was turned on at time of inspection so water flowed at a sufficient velocity to float off loose particles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple live roaches near the hot holding station and storage area near the water heater. Reviewed pest control receipt from 7/10/2024. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures with the person in charge. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Shangxian Tang

2023

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 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.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. 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 602-506-6824Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Shangxian T

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Observed a large container of chopped cabbage/ 60-64F cut this morning and cooling at room temperature on the prep counter. The cabbage was separated into smaller portions at time of inspection. The portioned chopped cabbage was moved to the walk in cooler or ice was added to speed up the cooling process. Discussed cooling methods with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring and adjusting cold holding equipment as needed with person in charge.Core-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 was present at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to person in charge. 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 602-506-6824Signer: Long Liu,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: Not Participating

Jul 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection. Signage on door indicates establishment is closed from 6/25/2023 to 7/25/2023. Establishment will re-open on 7/26/2023. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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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 →