China Palace
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
China Palace, located at 5761 E Brown Rd in Mesa, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on April 16, 2026. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations related to food temperature control, cooling methods, and employee practices. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk findings across six scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed several items; shredded cabbage, cooked noodles, egg rolls, bean sprouts, beef, sweet and sour chicken, in upright reach in cooler without date. According to PIC, items were prepped day prior to inspection
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed large batch of orange chicken cooling on countertop with various temperatures of96-120*F. PIC was instructed to move food to reach-in cooler or freezer to rapidly chill. Provided guidance document for approved cooling methods
3-501.15(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed several personal food and beverages stored throughout various refrigerators. Please designate and label an area for personal food and beverages to be stored to prevent contamination
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed several wet towels stored throughout the kitchen
3-304.14
74
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black microbial growth behind the ice deflector. Please clean frequency to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
95
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is a CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the floors in between fryers and behind the wok station area. Also observed a heavy accumulation of dust/debris on the ceiling tiles by the dish pit area. Please clean
6-501.12
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles and machine being in use. Manager is called repairperson. Set 3 compartment sink at 200 ppm quat in the mean time. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm bleach
4-501.114(A-E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of food debris around the dishwasher and on the floor underneath. Talked to manager about cleaning policies. Ensure that food areas are cleaned often enough to avoid buildup of food
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling lights in kitchen areas without shielding. Talked to manager about options to correct. Ensure that bulbs have shielding/protection from shattering in facility and prevent heavy metals in foods
6-202.11
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black bacterial growth behind the ice deflector in the large ice bin. Please clean to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed missing cove bases and debris behind the mechanical dish machine area. Please replace and clean
6-201.13
90
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