PlateScore

China Red Cafe

A°

13000 W Indian School Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88145

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

100
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. ----Reviewed cleaning frequency of facilities, chemicals.

Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 3, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - in mop sink area)

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

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on wall and floor surfaces (i.e. - dry storage area).

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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. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. -lo mein noodles)--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - mop sink hose)__________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve handout

Apr 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. - Fried rice cooker at end of grill line)

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Interior surfaces of ice maker have buildup of residues adjacent ice chute.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior of ice machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Equipment and structural surfaces inside walk-in cooler have buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking procedures and common-use labeling.

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed,Constructed and Used (i.e. - fan grates of walk-in cooler)--Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean (i.e. - residues build up in dry storage on wall surfaces and flooring underneath wire racks).

Apr 24, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Jason Guan

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Front of house hand sink faucet is continually running. Repair hand sink faucet to minimize water loss. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food received at proper temperature (i.e. - rejecting TCS foods delivered in the danger zone)--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e.-produce containers)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Jason Guan

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Door handles and high touch areas have build up residues. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. 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 →