Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant

6671 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed multiple utensils hanging above the 3-compartment sink with visible food debris such as dried flour. Please clean all food equipment to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food in cardboard and on the freezer floor. Also observed fried wontons stored directly in cardboard. Discussed storing the wontons in a container that is smooth and easily cleanable
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two rice scoops in water around 80F. PIC removed the scoops and replaced them with clean ones. Please ensure scoops are stored dry or in water of at least 135F or greater to eliminate bacterial growth
3-304.12
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food on the floor in the freezer. Please provide pallets or crates in the freezer so all boxes of food are six inches off the floor
3-305.11
95
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Preparation
Inspector notes: Observed prepped food being stored in cardboard boxes. Discussed storing prepped food in food-safe containers made of plastic or metal only
3-305.14
95
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant.

How does Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Happy Kitchen Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Kitchen 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.