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Dynasty Chinese and Asian Cuisine

B°

29850 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87054

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.

91
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 27, 2023 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)82
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed TCS food transportation procedures.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed worker use bare hand to guide cooked food into takeout container. Worker also used bare hand to place shredded cabbage into takeout container. 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. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food totes and cases stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in service station. Observed rice scoop stored in water/90F near rice cooker. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three gallons of milk in refrigerators that the PIC indicated were for employee use only. Separate (and label) employee foods from restaurant foods. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Mar 16, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some food/sauce containers stored on the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Body fluid cleanup procedures provided with inspection report.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed milk in reach-in cooler at bar at 46 °F. Person in charge stated that milk had been placed in cooler about two hours prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of organic matter on storage racks in walk-in cooler. 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

Aug 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken, chopped mushrooms, cooked noodles in walk-in fridge with no date marking. 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). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed why all items shall remain 6 inches off of the ground

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed why items shall be stored 6 inches off of ground, and why items can not be stored in room temperature water.

Aug 22, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no date marking on fully cooked pork, fully cooked chicken, and cooked noodles. Person in charge explained they have been in walk in cooler for over 24 hours.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: 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). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kok Wai Lee

Mar 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Follow up advisory per operator's request, walked through the kitchen with the operator and kitchen manager, discussed how to prevent #13 violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Dec 18, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Manager, Kok W. Lee., attended the on-site Chinese Active Managerial Control class on 12/18/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This AMC class was conducted with RS#1513.

Dec 6, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.AMC Chinese class scheduled for 12/18/2023 at 10:30 am.Report emailed at time of inspection Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QC - MB,Signer: Francis Lee

#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 no paper towels at front hand sink nearest to cookline. Person in charge informed there shall always be a hand drying provision at every hand sink at all times. Person in charge restocked paper towels at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Repeat Violation 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 chicken over cooked egg rolls and fried chicken used for orange chicken. Person in charge informed Raw animal foods shall be separated during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE (ready to eat) foods and cooked RTE foods. Discussed importance proper food storage to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and RTE foods to top shelf at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Repeat Violation 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-SafetyOperator-Resources.... Observed egg rolls, crab Rangoon's with a date marking of 12/17 and fried chicken with a date mark of 12/18. Person in charge informed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Person in charge had employee properly date mark items at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Aug 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan for foodborne illness risk factors # [13], [3-302.11 (A1-2)] Food Separated and Protected and # [37], [3-303.11] Ice as Exterior Coolant were developed with the Person in Charge and key members of staff. Chinese Liaison and Spanish Liaison also present (RS 1479 and RS 1191).No County legal action will result from this inspection.Risk Control Plan Report emailed to Person in Charge.

Jul 27, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [13], [3-302.11 (A1-2)] and # [37], [3-303.11], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kok W.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>> In walk-in refrigerator, on cooling rack, observed a bag of raw pork stored above an un covered sheet tray of cooked egg foo young. In walk-in refrigerator, observed two containers of raw shrimp and a bag of raw calamari stored on shelving above an open container of chopped garlic and a container of cooked beef. Raw animal foods shall be separated during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE (ready to eat) foods and cooked RTE foods. Discussed importance proper food storage to prevent cross contamination with Person in Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw pork, raw shrimp and raw calamari for proper storage. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#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. >>> In walk-in refrigerator, observed containers of cooked pork, battered & cooked chicken and a sheet tray of cooked egg foo young without date marking. Per Person in Charge (PIC), pork, chicken and egg foo young were cooked more than 24 hours prior and held in walk-in refrigerator. TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Discussed importance of proper date marking with PIC. PIC had TCS foods date marked at time of inspection. 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-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing brown/light brown liquids behind bar and one unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid next to kitchen back door. Per Person in Charge (PIC), bottles contained bleach, all-purpose cleaner and window cleaner. 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. Discussed importance of properly labeling chemical containers with PIC. PIC labeled spray bottles at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. >>>PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. >>> Behind bar, observed bottles of juices and sweet & sour mix stored in ice bin in contact with ice for customer consumption (per Person in Charge (PIC)). Ice for consumption is prohibited from being used as an exterior coolant. Discussed importance of preventing contamination of food during preparation, storage and display. Recommended use of dividing containers to separate bottles and consumable ice. PIC removed bottles from consumable ice. 2nd consecutive violation. 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. 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. Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises >>> In walk-in refrigerator, observed large containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored directly on the ground. In dry storage area, observed two boxes of cabbage stored directly on floor. Foods shall be stored protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. Person in Charge moved beef, chicken and cabbage for proper storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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