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J & M Chinese Restaurant

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1035 N Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85207

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91342

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.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2024 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 68 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 2 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 10, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed part of venting hood accumulated with grease and dust. Please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink in kitchen was blocked by big boxes and was not accessible at time of inspection. Instructed manager to maintain all hand washing sinks easily accessible. boxes were removed 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.

2024

Dec 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority3-402.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is selling raw sushi to customers and could not provide parasite destruction for raw fish. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Manager obtained letter with required statement from supplier at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed fried chicken, cooked shrimp, fried eggrolls in left side prep cooler without date marking, manager stated the above food items were prepared more than 24 hours prior to inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed fried chicken, raw eggroll and raw chicken in container or boxes stored directly on the floor of walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Please move above food on shelves before next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed ventilation hood had an accumulation of grease and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts in ventilation hood should be cleaned frequently so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, grease and other materials. Please clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Nov 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

advisory, stopped by the permitted establishment to conduct an inspection. facility person in charge and employees speak Chinese. informed ERO supervisor.referred to Department Chinese Liaison for follow up. No county action will result from this inspection.

Sep 10, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation2 coreC

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority3-402.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is selling raw sushi to customers and could not provide parasite destruction for raw fish.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large container previously used for soy sauce, actively being used to store chlorine sanitizer to be dispensed into mechanical warewashing machine.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee storing acidified rice at room temperature with an internal temperature of 74*f. PIC does not have an approved variance on file to proceed with acidifying rice for sushi.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed orange chicken, cooked shrimp with an internal temperature of 50-54*f cooling in reach-in cooler. PIC stated TCS foods were cooked within 1 hour prior to inspection and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed approved cooling methods at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris on door handles to walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. PIC, cleaned at time of inspection. Also observed heavy accumulation of food debris on timers used for cooking purposes. Please replace or clean prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Mar 20, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Sushi case was holding ambient air temperature of 35*f.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: xian tay tay

Mar 6, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Emailed reportWill re-inspect on 3.15.24No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,- Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)- Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)- 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 15,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Fang Fan Siang

#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 shrimp stored directly on top of ready to eat cabbage in walk-in cooler. Also observed raw chicken above raw eggs. All items were rearranged at time of inspection. Please store all raw foods below ready to eat foods and raw proteins according to cooking temperature to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed raw salmon, tuna, yellowtail, immitation crab, cream cheese stored in sushi refrigerated case with an internal temperature of 53*f. According to PIC, sushi had been in case since previous day and were discarded at time of inspection. All cold foods must be stored at or below 41*f. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. Establishment offers raw sashimi to consumers and does not provide consumer advisory on menu. PIC was advised to include consumer advisory on menu and will re-inspect on 3.15.24, unless picture is received via email. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed several deep containers of cooked chicken and cooked beef cooling in walk-in cooler enclosed with lid. PIC, portioned food into more containers and removed lid at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods and moved proteins to top shelf of cooling rack. Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed sushi case holding ambient air temperature of 48*F. Please make repairs prior to 3.15.21 or discontinue use of equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Sep 20, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**1st repeat violation. A certificate was presented for a manager who was not present and is working in the evening today, per PIC. Discussed requirements to have a CFPM 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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Chun Hua Xu,Award: Not Participating

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. The dish machine was dispensing <10ppm chlorine concentration after running 10 cycles. PIC replaced the container and ran a few more cycles until the concentration read 50ppm. PIC is calling for maintenance to replace the tubing and chemicals tomorrow. Chlorine concentrations must be between 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed a knife stored in between the 2 prep tables on the assembly line. PIC removed the knife from the area. In use utensils must be stored in clean areas to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →