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Hechalou Tea House

B

1811 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504623

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

89
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history2 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date-marking procedures; provided test strip usage education

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM-onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 3-compartment sink actively being used to sanitize. Observed chlorine levels reading over 200ppm. Informed PIC that chlorine levels for safe sanitization must be within 50-100ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC diluted sanitizer compartment and rewashed/rinse/sanitized equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection

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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.

Mar 10, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge about proper chemical storage & about proper time as control procedures at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed brooms and mop stored in front of handwashing sink in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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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 →