Mandarin Kitchen
C°6941 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85250
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2406251
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 history5 on record
2026
Jul 24, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency below the wok stove. Based on the current menu and food processes observed during the inspection (advanced food prep of 3 or more items), the class will increase from a 3 to a 4. The permit increase will be reflected in the next billing cycle.Establishments conducts advanced preparation of more than 3 menu items including cooking and cooling of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and rice. Establishment hot holds fried rice, white rice, and three types of soup.
Inspector's notes
Observed a pan of raw chicken skewers stored on the shelf directly above a pan of fully cooked chicken in the bottom section of the small prep refrigerator closest to the dish machine.
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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the upper section of the prep refrigerator across from the wok stove observed cooked noodles/45-50°F, chopped cabbage/49°F, bean sprouts/ 47°F. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the lid on the prep refrigerator was left open during the lunch service in the past 1-1.5 hours.
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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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Discussed fill lines on containers and Utilzing lids or covers to maintain TCS foods at or below 41°F Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 26, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Menu review required to determine if establishment should remain Class 3 Eating & Drinking 10+ or be changed to a class 4 Eating & Drinking 10+.Establishments conducts advanced preparation of more than 3 menu items including cooking and cooling of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and rice. Establishment hot holds fried rice, white rice, and three types of soup.Discussed latex gloves. Latex gloves are not approved for food contact. Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365.
Inspector's notes
In the upper section of the small prep refrigerator across from reach in freezer observed a pan of chopped cabbage/50-54°F and a pan of fried chicken/47-50°F. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined all TCS foods were prepared around 12PM and were cooling in the walk-in cooler prior to being placed in the upper section of the small prep refrigerator within the last hour. TCS foods must be cooled in equipment designed to rapidly cool. The upper section of the prep refrigerator is not designed for cooling TCS foods. TCS foods were moved to the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Inspector's notes
No probe thermometer observed onsite. PIC sent chef to purchase probe thermometer from retail store at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Observed newly purchased probe thermometer onsite. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed rice scoop stored in a metal pan of standing water/109°F by the rice cooker.
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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. Discussed maintaining utensils in hot water (135°F+) of an electric counter top warmer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Aug 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jul 28, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bodily fluid clean up kit.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment using quaternary sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Establishment had no test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that test strips should be available at all times. A re-inspection will be conducted on 8/7/2025. 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.
Mar 25, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed small flies.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.
Inspector's notes
Observed gap under the back door approximately 1/2 inch. Discussed with the person in charge that all openings should be covered/closed off to prevent entry of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
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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 →