Golden Rice Express
B°5835 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76016
Score based on 10 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 history11 on record
2026
Jul 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed pooled raw egg stored above raw mushroom, raw vegetables and ready-to-eat sauces in the prep cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and 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.
Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA
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2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed BBQ pork and cooked wanton in the walk-in refrigerator without date marking. Manager stated the BBQ pork and cooked wanton were taken out from freezer one day prior to inspection. Reviewed the date marking parameters with manager. Manager put proper date marking on above food items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Jul 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
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Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
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2024
Oct 31, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 11, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Jul 10, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once. Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature of 78 degrees F. All TCS food items stored in the refrigerator over night measured with internal temperatures ranging between 68-74 degrees F. See embargo list for details. Discussed cold holding
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Jul 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature of 78 degrees F. All TCS food items stored in the refrigerator over night measured with internal temperatures ranging between 68-74 degrees F. See embargo list for details. Discussed cold holding Walk-in refrigerator required to operate safely. See violation #33
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature of 78 degrees F. All TCS food items stored in the refrigerator over night measured with internal temperatures ranging between 68-74 degrees F. See embargo list for details. Discussed cold holding. Walk-in refrigerator required to operate safely. A re-inspection is required before re-opening.
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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.
Mar 27, 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.Report emailedOn 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: Yan Ying Zhu
2023
Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Inspection conducted with RS#1191This 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.Report emailedOn 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 formAward: Not Participating,Signer: Yan Ying Zhu
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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 →