Thai Food Corner
A°5253 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404403
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
An inspection on Aug 11, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Feb 7, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. All cold holding equipment was repaired and holding ambient air temperature below 38*f. Pest control records were also provided. Pest control treatment was conducted by eco lab on 8/12.
Inspector's notes
Employee with Certified food protection manager certificate was not on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Aug 11, 2026Routine4 priority2 foundation1 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee with Certified food protection manager certificate was not on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed several bags of raw chicken, pork and beef stored in same container with visible blood from thawing raw proteins. All proteins were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed importance of keeping all raw proteins separate while thawing to prevent contamination. Also observed raw chicken and pork skewers combined in same container while thawing.
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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.
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Observed dried up food debris on cutting machine used for slicing chicken. PIC stated it had not been used since day prior to inspection and was dissasembled to be cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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 that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Inspector's notes
Observed pork egg roll mixture at room temperature with an internal temperature of 102*F. According to the PIC, it had been cooked 3 hours prior to inspection and was instructed to discard at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed bean sprouts, yellow curry, raw beef, cooked shrimp, chicken, cream cheese, leafy green mix with an internal temperature of 50-56*f stored in reach-in cooler. All TCS foods had been stored in cooler from day prior and were discarded at time of inspection.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed two separate reach-in coolers with an internal temperature of 50-58*f.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Will re-inspect on 8.12.26
Inspector's notes
Observed live cockroaches in kitchen. PIC provided pest control records of last service on 7/21 from ECOLAB, treating cockroaches.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Will re-inspect on 8.20.26.
Apr 16, 2026Routine6 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed approved cooling methods. Provided guidance documents.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee personal food stored in kitchen food prep table. Please designate and label area for employee food to prevent contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed several clean utensils stored in stagnant water of 85*f.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several boxes of plastic silverware and food containers stored directly on floor. Please keep all single service containers 6inches above floor level to prevent contamination.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
Observed visible raw meat juice on bottom storage of freezer. All TCS foods were frozen at time of inspection. Discussed using trays to maintain area clean and reduce risk of contamination. Correct 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
Inspector's notes
Observed an unapproved chicken ninja cutting machine that is not NSF approved, being stored in the establishment. Operator stated that machine is not used. Equipment must be removed from premises prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of grease build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
2025
Nov 12, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Operator is signed up for in person AMC class on 12/3 from 9-11am located at 1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85006***Attendance is mandatory***
Inspector's notes
Observed raw ground meat stored above cooked meat. PIC re-arrange the 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Inspector's notes
Observed visible microbial growth in the ice machine. Please clean routinely. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Observed the following TCS food items at 49-51F: cooked noodles, fried tofu, bean sprouts, and cooked rice. PIC discarded all products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. ***2ND REPEAT VIOLATION
Inspector's notes
Observed two cans of ant and roach spray. PIC discarded the cans.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: 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.
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Observed a meat/poultry cutting machine with visible TCS food debris inside its components and could not verify if food safe. Please discontinue use and remove. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
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Repeat Violation 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed rice holding 61F in a beverage cooler. PIC said it was cooked the previous night. PIC discarded the item. Discussing placing TCS food items in refrigeration units designed to hold TCS food products. *1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site. Staff said the owner/CFPM is off today. Please have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operation. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a meat/poultry cutting machine with visible TCS food debris inside its components and could not verify if food safe. Please discontinue use and remove. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.
May 12, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff letting in customers to the restrooms. The restroom access is directly through the kitchen. Unauthorized persons may not access employee restrooms/enter kitchen and food prep areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site. Staff said the owner/CFPM is off today. Please have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager present 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
Inspector's notes
Observed pre-cooked noodles, chopped cabbage, and sliced tomato holding 60-72F. PIC stated they were prepared an hour prior. The products were moved the a refrigerator to cool down. Discussed cold holding and cooling procedures. TCS food products must be held at 41F or below when cold holding. Please read food labels for noodles to determine if refrigeration is required prior to cooking. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed at least a dozen live German cockroaches, and dead ones throughout the establishment. Observed pest control records from treatment done on 5/5. A re-inspection will occur by 5/23. Service may be needed bi-monthly if the problem persists. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils and spoons to scoop rice, stored in 125F water. Discussed water requirements for holding in-use utensils to be at least 135F. PIC raised the temperature of the water to 135F to properly eliminate microbial growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
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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 →