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Ume Tea

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1832 W Broadway Rd, Mesa 85202

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403733

Score based on 4 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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Score over time

100060202420252026Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 3, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 14, 2026Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a large amount of debris on the surface of the vent hoods in back food preparation area above fryer. Observed build up of flour/dust on back shelf in the storage area at time of inspection. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

2025

Nov 3, 2025Routine2 coreA°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Large amount of debris on the surface of the vent hoods in back food preparation area above fryer. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Lighting very dim for back food preparation area by fryers. Replace light bulbs for adequate lighting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Front employee hand sink did not have paper towels. Manager supplied paper towels during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Brown sugar boba hot holding in a warmer at 112 deg F. A pan containing mochi that is prepared with milk hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 71 deg F. Manager discarded boba and mochi and inspector assisted Manager in preparing a time as a control procedure for boba and mochi 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Large buildup of debris on the surface of the filters above the fryers. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

2024

Dec 5, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

There was no soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink in the back kitchen near the ice machine. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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. Addl Notes: Observed a blender cover in the hand sink behind the front counter. There was also a large trash can in front of the hand sink that was blocking access. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all hand sinks need to be empty to prevent cross-contamination during hand washing. Also discussed that hand sinks need to be easy to access with nothing blocking them. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a jug of Spectracide bug spray under the three-compartment sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that pest control chemicals can never be stored at a food establishment and can only be used by a pest-control specialist. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

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

Inspector's notes

Observed the ice scoop, including the handle, inside the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that ice scoops need to be stored in a way the prevent the handle from touching the ice. PIC moved the ice scoop to the ice bucket at time of inspection. 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 or ice, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Nov 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →