Asian Cafe Express

1911 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79696

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspected with #1191

Aug 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report inspected with Chinese Liaison #1191

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut leaf lettuce, Bok choi and cut tofu cold holding at 46-49 deg F in the front portion of a reach in unit located across from fryer area. Manager informed the food items had been placed in unit earlier in day and placed in walk in for rapid cooling.

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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. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Feb 8, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB

printed reportThe 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.inspected with #1191This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Ann Guo

#17 — Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe FoodPriority3-306.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.14, P: Returned Food and Re-service of Food. 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 containers of chili in oil on customers tables with spoons in containers. Manager removed all the chili in oil containers and for future use will supply customers with single service small containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed employee washing out containers in the employee hand sink. Manager instructed employee that dishwashing must be conducted in the three compartment sink or the dishwasher. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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-Safety Operator-Resources. Observed cooked beef cold holding in the reach in unit on the preparation line that manager informed was prepared >48 hours prior without a date mark. Manager date marked with date prepared during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 17, 2023Routine2 coreA

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 received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Micro LiLi

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Buildup of organic debris on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine. Clean frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces-Observed large accumulation of debris on the surface of the vents above grill. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 25, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator was measured at 38.0 *F and all TCS food in walk-in refrigerator were measured below 41*F at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email.Note: The establishment installed a new prep cooler.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Miaoli Li, Manager

Aug 16, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

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.PIC requested a printed reportInspected with #1191This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspector provided a copy of embargo form to PICRE-inspection for reach In August 25 2023Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 4,Signer: Miao Li

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 deli ham, cooked chicken wings and raw chicken cold holding at internal temperature of 46-47 deg F in reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. PIC informed the food items had been holding in unit since the night prior and discarded. All TCS food items held cold must maintain <41 deg F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Large reach in make table holding temperature at 47.3 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items was discarded or redirected to the walk in. All Units that cold hold TCS food items must maintain <41 deg F at all times. Will re-inspect. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces-Gasket for door for small reach door in need of cleaning. Maintain to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Kitchen area in need of a general cleaning paying attention to floor drain and behind equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →