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La Sen Vietnamese Cuisine

B°

1890 W Germann Rd, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment · Permit FD2403552

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

87
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020242025Sep 18, 2024 — Routine — score 66 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 4 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 18, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)78
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2025

Dec 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 22, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and printed. Emailed PIC department guidance for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed shrimp being thawed inside the handwashing sink in the back kitchen. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for purposed other than handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed raw meat being stored on the floor of the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. 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. Repeat violation: 2nd

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various vegetables, lettuce, cooked rice, and meat in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in freezer being stored in "to-go" grocery bags and trash bags. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Informed PIC to remove food from non-food grade bags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

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

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food debris in the basin and drain of the mop sink. 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

2024

Dec 13, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed meat slicer with an accumulation of food debris visible. After speaking with the cook, it was explained that the slicer was cleaned between each use. Asked cook to dismantle and clean the slicer thoroughly. Spoke with team regarding the importance of cleaning meat slicer thoroughly. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Various frozen meats observed on floor of walk-in freezer. Explained some options for staff to facilitate better organization of 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. 3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation Addl Notes: Observed cooked noodles stored directly in commercial grocery bags. Spoke to staff regarding using food safe containers to store ready-to-eat and the risks of contamination using non-food safe containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Oct 23, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Oct 18, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

*Reinspection for consumer advisory scheduled for 10/23/24.

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

Inspector's notes

2nd repeat of violation. Re-inspection for Consumer Advisory scheduled for 10/23/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Oct 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 27, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

At time of reinspection, consumer advisory had not been corrected. *First repeat for Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food Code Number: 3-603.1. Re-inspection for consumer advisory is scheduled for 10/4/24. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

*First repeat of violation. Re-inspection for Consumer Advisory scheduled for 10/4/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation At time of re-inspection, reminder for Consumer Advisory observed on back of hardback menu, but food items like steak pho and other pho dishes with steak were not marked with a disclosure. Also no Consumer Advisory present on menu flyer. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. 3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Sep 18, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation4 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for Consumer Advisory scheduled for 9/27/24. Discussed 3 comp sink set up (need to switch the wash and sanitize stickers on basins...they are in the wrong spot) and labelling of spray bottles.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-101.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At time of inspection, no person-in-charge was present. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. 2-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Assignment; Person In Charge Present

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At time of inspection, no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification or individual onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification shall be obtained and kept onsite and a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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At time of inspection, employee drink without a lid was observed next to customer soup bowls and spoons on table behind front counter. PIC discarded drink. Employee food was observed mixed among customer food in walk-in. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a pot of raw vegetables in handwash sink. Establishment shall discontinue use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Item was relocated from handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Pot of raw bean sprouts observed at 59F on make table. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Staff members stated that sprouts had been washed and put on ice ab hour before. Staff member put pot of sprouts in walk-in to cool. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Re-inspection for Consumer Advisory scheduled for 9/27/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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At time of inspection, reminder for Consumer Advisory observed on back of hardback menu, but food items like steak pho and other pho dishes with steak were not marked with a disclosure. Also no Consumer Advisory present on menu flyer. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. 3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Various frozen meats observed on floor of walk-in freezer; large pot of both observed on kitchen floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Pot of broth was put on counter by staff member. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Floor and equipment under/around wok line observed with excessive organic matter and grease. 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →