Ginger Zing
A3460 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79886
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed date marking parameters with manager.
May 20, 2026Routine3 coreA
PIC and inspector agreed that in the future it would be better if the Chinese Liaison is present.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths on counters throughout the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Observed at the back of the kitchen knives stored between prep table on cook line. All knives were rewashed were properly stored at the time of inspection. Observed a plastic ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the plastic scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors/vents inside premise. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Oct 15, 2025Routine3 coreA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure one staff on duty has a certified food manager. available courses on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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
Inspector's notes
observed a pan of egg rolls in the reach-in table at 45-46 deg f. pans slightly overfilled. discussed with manager, suggested to keep lower pans. also in the front soda cooler, milk and creamers at 44-45 deg f . recommended using a smaller container, or metal cans . use of an ice bath reviewed. manager relocated milk. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.
Inspector's notes
multiple wet wiping cloth were left on the food prep. counters. per facility manager, staff utilize chlorine. checked the sanitizer bucket. noted at 0 ppm. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed on site prepared cooked noodles at 44-48 deg f inside the reach-in cookline cooler. per manager prepared by open at 11am. suggested to place food in a shallower metal pans to ensure 41 deg f established. manager placed noodles in smaller metal food pans. cooling guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.
Feb 25, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the final warewashing basin, one of the washed knives still had debris. showed manager pre-scrubbing the utensils reviewed . manager in the kitchen removed knife, scrubbed and re-sanitized the knife. corrected. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.115 - Core: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent -Sanitizers. 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 sliced slabs of meat placed in a filled prep. basin. food temp was 40 deg f . suggested to utilize running cold water, or thawing in the walk-in cooler overnight. manager removed meat, placed in the walk-in cooler till needed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment not participating in awards, had 1 Priority, 1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. Facility manager email updated in AMO.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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: jieqingguan(Cindy)-manager on duty
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.****************raw meat and raw eggs in the walk-in cooler was placed atop rte cooked food. such as wonton, vegetables and seafood. informed manager manager relocated raw meats and raw eggs to a designated lower shelf. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 pan of cooked beef at 68-69-deg f , wrapped with plastic. per manager, prepared in the morning. MCESD cooling guidance document reviewed, suggested to leave cooling food in open pans . use of ice bath also reviewed/suggested. manager removed cooked beef. also cut lettuce pans at 53-54 deg f wrapped in plastic. suggested to place in open pans and use of ice reviewed. manager removed wrapps. :
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability***************at the time of arrival, proceeded to wash hand in the kitchen handwashing sink. hot water valve shut off. informed manager. sink repaired, hot water reestablished. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 8, 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. Facility manager email updated in AMO.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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: jieqingguan(Cindy)-manager in charge
2023
Oct 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
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. 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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: cindy-manager on duty
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →