China Restaurant

4709 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at China Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited three times.

China Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dark discolored tiles, food, and other debris throughout the kitchen, underneath equipment and appliciances. Discussed with PIC that the facility must be kept clean and be cleaned frequently enough to preclude the accumulation of dirt and debris. 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

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must always be stored in an approved concentration of sanitizer. PIC placed the cloths in an approved sanitizer concentration at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the caulking around the top of the three-compartment sink to be peeled off and black. Informed PIC that the sink needs to be re-sealed to the wall. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of debris on the floor throughout the entire kitchen. Observed a black grease and food debris build up near the hand sink and three compartment sink area. Informed PIC that the floor needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, food debris, and organic matter. 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

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris on the ceiling and vents in the kitchen above food preparation areas. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt and debris. 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

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

7-204.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Restaurant on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Restaurant.

How does China Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

China Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China 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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