PlateScore

Mae Khong Thai Tapas & Bar

A

1649 S Stapley Dr, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500165

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

90
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 26, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 30, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°

Discussed where to wash policies with some employees. Inspector had some connectivity issues on the field.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time on inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside a fridge three metal containers with raw pork directly stored above wrapped steamed noodles at time of inspection. PIC moved the raw proteins to a lower shelf away from any possible contamination at time of inspection. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple wiping cloths under cutting boards throughout the establishment. PIC removed the wiping cloths at time of inspection. Do not store wiping clothes under cutting boards to prevent the growth of bacteria. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

observed assorted chemical spray bottles filled without identification label. discussed with manager. all chemicals were labeled by manager at the time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the mop basin, noted garden hose with a pressure washer attached to the water fixture. discussed with manager. manager removed garden hose connection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Jul 17, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

a bucket filled with portioned bags sticky cooked rice placed atop each other in the middle of beverage cooler. temperature taken indicating 53-73 deg f . per facility manager prepared after lunch. recommended to place cooked portioned food in a flat pan, utilizing all available spaces in the cooler shelves near the fan blowers. manager removed placed food in flat pans in the freezer. 41 deg f established. please ensure rapid cooling strategies are implemented. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

observed some plastic containers filled with powders, ingredients. asked manager on duty. identified as salt/sugar. labeled during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

Jul 17, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed in the cookline some portioned bags of cookline reach-in cooler as well as the upright food cooler. at 46-51 deg f . showed manager. suggested to use smaller metal pans, please verify perishable food is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. manager removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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. 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.

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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 →