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Chon Thai Food

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2330 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503585

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.

59
Poor

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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An inspection on Apr 28, 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 Oct 25, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

Score over time

1000602026Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 8 (6 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Routine — score 67 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 8 core)Aug 6, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Aug 6, 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. Establishment has had certified pest control and no pests noted at time of inspection. The faucet has been repaired to restore sufficient air gap. Manager has obtained food service manager certification. Reviewed the time as control procedures with the manager. Please note all food service equipment must meet NSF or equivalent standards.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. The residential rated refrigerators/freezers noted on two previous inspections are not approved. Provide ANSI/NSF rated commercial equipment

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Repeat Violation 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation8 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present.

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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee beverages stored above food available for service in the walk-in and reach-in.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Several boxes of bag-in-box syrup stored in front of the front hand washing sink.

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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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 8/5/26. Cooked rice in a pan at the service window (at 80*F internally) and cooked boba at 128*F internally available for service. Employee stated the items would be discarded, but no discard mark or written procedure available.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Dead roach observed in the food prep sink. Operator had receipt for pest control conducted earlier today. Please remove all dead pests and clean the food prep sink.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Carton of potatoes stored directly on the floor of the walk-in. Employee moved potatoes to proper storage.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Several containers of cold food in the walk-in uncovered. Please cover food the has completed cooling to prevent potential contamination.

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

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Tongs stored in a pan in the cook line cold table with the handle in contact with raw shrimp. Employee removed tongs to dishwashing.

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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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. The residential rated refrigerators/freezers noted on two previous inspections are not approved. Provide ANSI/NSF rated commercial equipment

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Repeat Violation 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Heavy accumulation of food debris on racks in the walk-in. Please maintain clean.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection8/5/26. Faucet on front 3 comp sink extends below the flood rim of the sink and is extended further below by a coupling of waterlines to a filter on the sideboard. Please repair to provide proper air gap. Ensure all required backflow prevention is in place.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. In the dining room, a leak from the ceiling has dripped into a bucket on the floor.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 28, 2026Routine6 priority2 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided new owner packet in English and Spanish, FDA form 1B and Time as Control procedures with report.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present.

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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.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee handled raw chicken then washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Had employee re-wash hands properly, for at least 20 seconds.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee wearing gloves and handling food touched their face and continued handling food without washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Employee handling raw chicken touched the walk-in handle before washing hands. Employee wearing gloves wiped them on their apron. Had employees wash hands and put on clean gloves. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee cutting and prepping raw chicken on prep table with open pans of ready to eat cucumber and shredded cabbage sitting on prep table immediately next to cutting board. A bit of raw chicken juice noted on the cucumber. Embargoed, employee discarded.

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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. Properly store all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. No detectable sanitizer in in-use automatic low temperature dishwasher. Determined the chlorine bottle had been changed and lost prime, so was not drawing chemical properly. Restored the prime to dispense properly and re-washed recently washed equipment.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Pan of cooked tofu held on the prep table at 54*F internally. Employee stated the tofu is held on the prep table during the two hour rush period, then returned to the walk-in for later use. Reviewed time/temperature control and provided time as control procedures and list of TCS foods.

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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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Portions of cooked rice available for service in the front reach-in one day past marked discard (8 days ago). Embargoed, PIC discarded.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. The residential rated refrigerators/freezers noted on previous inspection are not approved. Provide ANSI/NSF rated commercial equipment

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

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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 →