Ho-Jia Foods
B°4213 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85053
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501794
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
Aug 18, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed general food flow and handwashing sink requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken(77°F) and beef (53°F), reconstituted dried shrimp (73°F), and chopped leafy greens (77°F) sitting out on the counter by the grill. Alerted staff who stated that they brought these items out of the walk in and reconstituted the shrimp within the last 2 hours for a large batch cook they sent out earlier. Staff moved them to the walk in at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods below 41°F when not active. 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 heavy condensate on plastic wrap covering cooked eggs (100°F) in the walk in. Alerted staff who uncovered the eggs at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of leaving cooling foods uncovered to aid in quick cooling of foods. 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.
Feb 5, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Establishment stated they have intentions to permit the connecting suite for a separate business. The walls between the permitted suite and the non-permitted suite have been removed. Discussed not utilizing the non-permitted suite for food storage for FD2501794.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff washing pans without rinse and sanitizing of cleaned dishes. Dishes and utensils must be washed with soap and water, rinsed with clean water and sanitized. Discussed and set up for proper three compartment sink. Set up sink for washing utensils with 50 ppm chlorine bleach. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. 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.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food is prepared by 10:00am and delivered to site by 12:00pm. Discussed cooling and time as control during inspection. Provided electronic copies to owner.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff washing utensils without rinse and sanitizing of cleaned dishes. Dishes and utensils must be washed with soap and water, rinsed with clean water and sanitized. Discussed and set up for proper three compartment sink. Set up sink for washing utensils with 50 ppm chlorine bleach. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 tofu and beef cooked and cooled in walk in cooler at 45*F and 50*F. As per the owner, food was prepared on 10/5/2025 and cooled in the walk in cooler. Food was in walk in cooler for more than 6 hours. Cold hold of food must be stored at 41*F or lower. Tofu and beef were embargoed and discarded. 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.
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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 →