Hot Wok

2639 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Hot Wok, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener stored as clean has grease and food debris heavily accumulated. Discussed cleaning of food contact surfaces and utensils with manager. Manager moved the can opener to 3-compartment sink for cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken date marked as 2/07 which is 10 days prior to inspection. Manager stated the fried chicken was prepared 3 days prior to inspection and forgot to remove the old date mark and add the new date mark

3-501.17

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed homemade rodent trap with bait installed above refrigerator. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Manager removed the rodent trap from establishment at time of inspection

6-501.111(C)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed litters and food debris all over the floor in the kitchen and surrounding big equipment such as wok station, 3-compartment sink, refrigerator, and food storage shelves. Please clean and maintain

6-501.12

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. 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. Manager put soap at the hand washing sink at time of inspection

6-301.11

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine concentration in in-use 3 compartment sink less than 25 ppm at time of inspection, reviewed the sanitizer concentration parameters with manager, manager adjust the chlorine to the concentration between 50 to 100 ppm at time of inspection and re-washed the utensils and containers

4-501.111

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris heavily accumulated on the floor and around prep cooler. Please clean frequently and maintain. 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

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of left side measured at 56*F at time of inspection. TCS food stored inside were measured above 41*F. Manager moved TCS food to walk-in cooler for fast cooling and will use this unit for non-TCS only

4-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris heavily accumulated under and around fryer. Please clean frequently and maintain

6-501.12

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Wok on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Wok?

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

How does Hot Wok compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Hot Wok most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Hot Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Wok have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hot Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hot Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Wok is inspected around four times per year on average.

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