Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken was cooling inside walk-in cooler with plastic membrane covering the container. The internal temperature of fried chicken was 65*F and the manager stated that fried chicken was prepare about 2 hours prior to inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Manager opened the plastic membrane for fast cooling at time of inspection
3-501.15(B)
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink measured less than 10 ppm at time of inspection. Reviewed the sanitizer parameters with manager. Manager adjusted the chlorine concentration to 50 ppm to 100 ppm at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above fried chicken in open container and raw cut cabbage in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink measured less than 10 ppm at time of inspection. Reviewed the sanitizer parameters with manager. Manager adjusted the chlorine concentration to 50 ppm to 100 ppm at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of fried chicken without date marking or marked wrong date in walk-in refrigerator, manager stated the fried chickens were prepared 24 hours prior to the inspection. Reviewed date marking parameters with manager. Manager put correct date marking on fried chicken at time of inspection
3-501.17
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 7 boxes of pre-packaged rice with internal temperature between 91*F to 110*F, manager stated the rice was put into boxes about 30 min prior to inspection, also observed fried chicken and fried eggroll hot holding above fryer with internal temperature between 87*F to 120*F, manager stated the fried chicken and fried eggroll were prepared less than one hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Educated manager the concept of time as control. Employee re-heated the above food items above 160*F and put into hot holding unit at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a shelf holding one time use utensils blocking the access to the hand washing sink in kitchen. Hand washing sink is not accessible. Instructed manager to maintain all hand washing sinks easily accessible. The shelf was removed at time of inspection
5-205.11
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood had an accumulation of grease and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts in ventilation hood should be cleaned frequently so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, grease and other materials. Please clean and maintain
6-501.14
74
Apr 14, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Required Use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen raw chicken and frozen fried chicken being stored in grocery store bags in the reach in freezer. Informed PIC that grocery bags cannot be used to store food product and instead food grade bags or containers must be used. PIC removed the chicken from the bags and placed them into food grade bags at time of inspection. Liaison explained to staff why food grade bags/containers are important for storage. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food
4-502.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of fried crunchy pieces used for service stored uncovered and underneath the water heater. Informed PIC that the item needs to be moved or needs to be covered to prevent contamination from premises. PIC covered the strips at time of inspection
3-305.11
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of raw chicken above raw intact beef in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that raw proteins need to be stored according to their cooking temperature, with highest cooking temperature on the bottom and lowest cooking temperature on the top. PIC had employees store the proteins properly according to cooking temperature. 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 moved all raw animal proteins to be stored according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw beef, and raw shrimp holding temperatures ranging from 46*F to 54*F on the right cold holding unit. PIC stated that the items had been prepped and placed there about an hour prior to inspection. Instructed PIC to move the items to the walk-in to rapidly cool back down to 41*F before being placed back on the line. Discussed placing TCS food items prepped at room temperature inside the walk-in before placing them on the line with PIC. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant.
How does Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.
Has Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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