Big Bowl Mesa

1910 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Big Bowl Mesa has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Big Bowl Mesa on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the facility cookline reach-in table, observed pans of cooked boiled chicken, beef, and boiled shrimp stored atop multiple pans. temperatures indicating 59-84 deg f . per manager all prepared in the morning. unable to identify exact time of preparation. discussed the strategies to rapidly cool tcs food. suggested to place excess cooked food in the shallow metal pans and place in the walk-in cooler top shelves. please monitor and verify cooling. manager removed excess chicken, beef and shrimp. also suggested not to overfill the reach-in table top panels food pans. Please verify that the onsite cooked food has reached 41 deg f
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. please ensure a certified food manager is present during the foodservice hours
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed rice scoop placed in a bowl of water. water temperature indicating 65 deg f . recommended to keep rice/food scoop in a clean dry place. frequency of cleaning and sanitizing for the food scoops reviewed
3-304.12
78
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Bowl Mesa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Bowl Mesa on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Bowl Mesa?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Bowl Mesa.

How does Big Bowl Mesa compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Big Bowl Mesa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Big Bowl Mesa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Bowl Mesa have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Bowl Mesa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.