New Hong Kong Express

6721 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale 85303

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84581

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed grease and dirt build up on vents and back of wall around main cooking area. Discussed more thorough cleaning in and around those areas.

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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed employee using ware washing sink third basin for defrosting raw shrimp. Establishment has prep sink, but it was full of non-food related items. Informed person in charge to remove items from prep sink, clean thoroughly and utilize for food prep services such as thawing. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.16 - Core: Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation

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

Inspector's notes

Observed soiled flooring underneath the cooking equipment on the main cook line. Clean and maintain clean. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thermometer usage and bathroom sink plumbing.

Sep 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 27, 2024Routine1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/5/24

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Observed more than ten flies around the establishment and mostly near the back door. Discussed with PIC regarding the flies and pest control frequency. PIC said they came earlier in the month, and they are most likely coming from the back. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Apr 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerThere were no certified food managers present at the time of inspection. The establishment shall have a certified food protection manager on site during all operating hours.*2nd consecutive violation* Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Gustavo Garcia

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 only hand sink in the kitchen without paper towels. The establishment shall maintain the hand sinks with soap and paper towels to promote proper hand washing practices. The head chef stocked the sink with paper towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

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 shell eggs, some of which were cracked open, stored above lemons and cooked noodles. The establishment shall separate raw animal foods from cooked and ready to eat food items to prevent cross contamination. The head chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker significantly corroded and loose at the mop sink behind the establishment. The establishment shall maintain the plumbing, including the atmospheric vacuum breaker, in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 5, 2023Routine2 coreA

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. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Juan V.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco -- Observed an open glass bottled beverage being stored above the prep table near wok. No visible contamination observed. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) approved drinking cups and having personal items stored in a designated area away from food and equipment. At the time of inspection, the PIC removed the glass bottle. Ensure employees are using covered beverage containers to reduce the risk of contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- Observed food debris buildup throughout the kitchen area, including behind equipment and on the floors in the walk-in cooler. Also observed a hood vent with heavy grease build up. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →