Cha Tea
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
The inspection history at Cha Tea is still short, with only one visit logged. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Cha Tea's latest score of 61 falls below the Mesa average of 95.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two bottles of window cleaner stored above the sugarcane press and on the food prep counter next to food. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two scrub brushes, tongs and dishwashing gloves stored in the basin and on the splash guards of the hand sink next to the 3 comp sink. 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. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee foods in coolers stored above food intended for service to customers. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. 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
2-401.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed the back door propped open. Provide a self-closure to the east back exterior door
6-202.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check at the espresso machine water line. Observed an ASSE 1052
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease, food debris and dirt on the floors throughout the facility, under equipment and in all floor sinks. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cha Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cha Tea on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Cha Tea compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Cha Tea most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cha Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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