Mochi Fresh
B°960 W University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83784
Score based on 5 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 history5 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
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) upadated the TPHC policy.
Inspector's notes
Observed a dirty fryer basket stored in the basin of the hand wash sink near the ice machine. 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 the fryer basket and will discontinue use of the hand wash sink for anything other than hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed back stock/boba prep area with buildup of dry ingredients on the mochi machine and floor mixer at time of inspection. Per PIC they make mochi on the first of the month and store the mixer and machine like this because it is hard to clean. Discussed with PIC all food-contact surfaces that are in contact with TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC started to clean machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 single use Lychee containers with different colored powder product stored in the kitchen. Also observed a large soy sauce bucket with a large ice scoop stored in the container. Per PIC the soy sauce container is used as the ice bucket. Discussed with PIC single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be re-used for storage of food. Replace with food safe reusable containers. 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
2025
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper date marking procedures for cut watermelon at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sink in the back stock/boba prep area blocked with multiple stacked to-go cup boxes at time of inspection. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be easily accessible, 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. 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
Observed back stock/boba prep area with buildup of food debris throughout the room and floors at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency at time of inspection. 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
Feb 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Zhilong W.
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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 →