Chopstick Express
B939 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80292
Score based on 8 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 6, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed baby in food prep area. Unauthorized individuals are not permitted in food prep, food storage, or ware-washing areas. Person-in-charge must maintain operation of an establishment to prevent foodborne illness. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dust on vents above cooler and above prep table. PIC stated they will increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold ordiscarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed frozen in house cooked meat shall be date marked. 2) Assisted in updating Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) policy
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 2) 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several items stored in the basin at the hand wash sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items to get washed at time of inspection. 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.
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) Ready to Eat (RTE) foods shall be stored above raw meats. 2) all TCS items shall be 41*F before going into the prep table unit. 3) will follow up with operator about chemical bin and proper storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed several TCS items in the reach-in refrigerator on the cookline that were at temperatures of 44*F to 50*F measured with a probing thermometer. Observed the ambient temperature within the unit was at 52*F measured with a min/max thermometer. Per person in charge (PIC) the items in the unit from the previous night were breaded cooked pork, tofu and cooked chicken. Embargoed the above listed items and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Also observed other TCS items at temperatures of 45*F to 47*F such as raw chicken, raw beef, and cooked breaded chicken that were in the unit for less than 4 hours per PIC. Those items were relocated to adequate refrigeration. Discussed with PIC 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.
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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 single use containers with worn off labels or the product in the container is not matching the label. Discussed with PIC single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Replace with containers designed to be washed and reused and are food safe. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
May 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment of the ventilation system shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of grease build-up and drippage.>>>>>>>Observed establishment with an Eating & Drinking (E&D) Class 3 permit cooking and cooling items such as chicken breast, breaded chicken breast, shrimp, noodles, rice and egg fu young. Advanced prepping and cooling require an E&D Class 4 permit. Establishment is operating as an E&D Class 4 permit; permit has been adjusted, and fee changes have been discussed with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust build up on the air vents and ceiling tile throughout the kitchen. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Nov 19, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
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Inspector's notes
Observed two unlabeled spray bottles filled with liquids. Per Person in Charge (PIC) one has a degreaser and the other has a sanitizer. Discussed with PIC working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC labeled the bottles at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed butcher knife stored dirty between the prep table and the refrigerator reach-in. Also observed a different butcher knife and potato peeler stored dirty on the knife magnet above the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location and not in use utensils shall be stored away as clean. Utensils were properly cleaned and stored 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
Inspector's notes
Observed both left and right drainboard of the three compartment sink to be dirty with food debris and dirty dishes stored on the left side of the sink. Per PIC the left side is where the clean dishes are to be stored for proper airdrying. Discussed with PIC Equipment should be clean to sight and touch when not in used and to keep the drainboard meant for airdrying clean dishes, clean of dirty dishes. Discussed to clean the three compartment sink before next use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: Discussed datemarking RTE Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods after 24 hours and the day the original package is opened counts as Day 1 + 6 days, not exceeding 7 days. The day or date marked by the operation may not exceed the mfg.’s use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety.Report sent via email On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-Missing guide sheet selections,Signer: Deliang Zhang
2023
Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing invoices and permit cards to permittees in the coming months. To ensure you receive a copy of your invoice and permit card upon renewal, we need a current and accurate email address on file. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, please contact your inspector or call 602-506-6824 to review. To update your email address and other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website or call 602-506-6824.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/ADMINISTRATIVE-CHANGE-FORM-PUBLIC-OR-SEM-192No County legal action will result from this inspection. Notice of inspection rights emailed with inspection report.Discussed replacing the FRP in ware washing area and in food prep area next to the grill.At Office: N,Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Deliang Zhang,Water Sample: N
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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 →