Mensho Tokyo Ramen
B°805 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2400027
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jul 30, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed foodborne illnesses/symptoms and employee illness policies with manager at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no thermometer for the high temperature dish machine at time of inspection. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Person in charge (PIC) provided receipt for approved irreversible measuring device at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. 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 buildup of dust and food debris under the shelves in the dry storage areas 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
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about proper cooling methods at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no thermometer for the high temperature dish machine at time of inspection. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Person in charge (PIC) provided reciept for approved irreversible measuring device at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-204.115 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. 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.
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed employee eating in the food preparation area. Inspector instructed employee to eat in designated eating areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef being stored above gobo root in reach in unit and employee placed steak in walk in unit along with other meat items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of organic debris on the inside ledge of the ice machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Establishment was not able to provide sanitizer strips for testing quat sanitizer strips for use in sanitizer buckets. Employee provided quat sanitizer strips during inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Sep 25, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 17, 2025Routine4 priority4 foundationD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Re-inspection 9/25/2025
Inspector's notes
Observed low temperature dishwasher at a sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm available chlorine. Employee set up a three-compartment sink and manager called repair Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-501.114 (F3-4) - Priority Foundation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation, 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked mushrooms, pork and ground beef hot holding at internal temperature of 74 deg F in warming unit. Chef reheated food items to >165 during inspection and will maintain >135 deg F Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked corn and cooked tomatoes hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 74 deg F. and rice balls for sushi hot holding in container at internal temperature of 76 deg F. Manager informed establishment uses time as a public health control and was able to recall time placed out of temperature. And manager prepared a procedure during inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several sanitizer buckets with sanitizer concentration of >200 ppm, Manager informed the sanitizer is used for sanitizing food and nonfood contact areas and adjusted all buckets to within required concentration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken and duck cooking in separate bus tubes in water with a heat element at internal temperature of 135 deg F. According to manager the poultry cooks for 2 hours. Manager discarded poultry and will apply for a variance. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Sanitizer test strips not available for testing three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Provide test strips. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 Y valve connected to hose below the atmospheric vacuum breaker with one end connected to hose for the mops sink. Remove Y valve Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap Addl Notes: Observed spray arm hanging below the flood rim of the three-compartment sink. Repair or replace so the spray arm is one inch above flood rim. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →