Jin BBQ
B°111 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment · Permit FD-76888
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2025
Dec 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed the inside food contact surface of the ice machine with a buildup of organic debris. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large metal containing kimchee hot holding on counter since the night prior (according to PIC) at internal temperature of 73 deg F. PIC discarded food item. 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.
Sep 12, 2025Routine3 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Front employee hand sink blocked by several container inside the hand wash basin. Employee removed items from inside basin. Hand sink sink must be clear and limited to handwashing only. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Kimchee prepared at establishment cold holding in the top portion of a reach in unit that was holding at >41 deg F at internal temperature of 48 deg F. Manager informed the kimchee had been in unit since the night prior and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Large reach in unit across from dishwashing area holding temperature at 45.5 deg F for the top portion of the unit. All TCS food holding in unit was discarded or placed in walk in. Currently there is no TCS food cold holding in unit and manager informed will call for repair. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a black plastic trash bag in freezer containing frozen beef. Employee removed beef from black trash bag and placed in clear plastic food grade bag during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Large sheet of ice covering vents on the bottom portion of the large reach in cold unit located across from dishwashing area. Remove ice for proper working order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee returning from back of establishment with mop bucket after discarding mop water on to cement in the back of restaurant. Manager filled several buckets with clean tap water and cleaned and sanitized area. Employees will now utilize the mop sink for disposal of mop water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
May 9, 2025Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Low temperature dishwasher at a concentration of 0 ppm available sanitizer with dishes in sanitizer compartment. Kitchen employee made repair to machine and provided sanitizer within the required specification during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers one containing fish cakes hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 98 deg F and the other container containing pumpkin squash on service counter at internal temperature of 121 deg F. PIC informed the food items had been on counter a short time prior and cook reheated both food items to internal temperature of >165 deg F. 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 corn cold holding in a plastic container in reach in unit at internal temperature of 47 deg F. Cook informed the corn had been cold holding in unit since the night prior and discarded. 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.
2024
Dec 17, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of insecticide stored inside office. Person in charge (PIC) discarded the insecticide. Spoke with PIC regarding pest control and the restriction and use of insecticide. Pest control must be performed by a licensed pest control operator Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed a build-up of organic matter in the back plate of the ice machine. Spoke with PIC about cleaning the back plate and harder to reach places during next routine maintenance. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Oct 7, 2024Re-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.
Oct 4, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation2 coreD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed will re-inspect for walk in on next business day) Oct 7 2024
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pumpkin cooling in walk in at internal temperature of 80 deg F. Cook informed the pumpkin had been in unit >2.0 hours and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice hot holding in a bowl in the preparation line at 106 deg F. Cook discarded rice 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 the following food items holding temperature at internal temperature of 48-49 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Tofu, Mozzarella cheese, rice cake, milk, beef broth and soy both with beef. This food items had been in unit since the night prior and were discarded. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cold holding at 49.6 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items holding in unit was discarded or redirected to the other cold units. The establishment has currently enough cold holding capacity with the food items currently in restaurant to operate. Technician was called Will re-inspect following business day. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.
Inspector's notes
Digital thermometer for the walk in front area do not appear to be properly displaying temperature. Repair thermometer or provide an accurate thermometer inside walk in unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Door gasket for walk in showing signs of disrepair in areas throughout the door gasket. Replace gasket for proper sealing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
May 21, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.printed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _1 Priority, _2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Quytrong Nguyen
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Soap not available for one of the employee hand sinks in the kitchen area.. Employee supplied soap during inspection, Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed raw beef being stored directly over an open pan of beef soup. Kitchen employee placed raw beef on bottom shelf of walk in unit. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers-Observed four unlabeled spray bottles in the front food service area that manager informed contained degreaser and labeled all four during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 15, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
printed report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rebecca Coleman
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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 cooked pumpkin cooling at internal temperature of 69 deg F in large metal container in front reach in unit. PIC informed the pumpkin had been cooling about 1.5 hours and transferred to two containers and placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Oct 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
printed reportinspected with #1191The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20-301.16(A)(2)(B), which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Anh Thu Pham
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the reach in unit across from dishwashing area with large amount of ice build up. Clean frequently for proper working order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation 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. Observed kimchee cold holding at 60 deg F in single service bowls stored in reach in unit above the fill line. PIC informed cabbage had been placed in unit a short time prior and placed in walk in for rapid cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed two cans of insecticide stored in the area across from food service area. PIC discarded. Pest control must be performed by a licensed pest control operator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →