Korea Town Asian Cuisine

1832 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202

Korean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Korea Town Asian Cuisine appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwashing cleanser, availability”, showing up two times.

Korea Town Asian Cuisine's latest score of 78 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

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

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical spray bottles around the establishment on shelves with food containers at time of inspection. 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

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the meat slicers at time of inspection. 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. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.11

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

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

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

7-201.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

6-301.11

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs being stored directly above raw pork and sauces in one of the reach in cold units. PIC placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf and raw pork beside eggs in reach in unit

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked cabbage cooling at internal temperature of 85 deg F in reach in unit for >2 hours (according to PIC). The cabbage was discarded during inspection

3-501.14

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine chemical sanitizer in a sanitizer bucket at a concentration of >200 ppm. PIC informed the sanitizer was used for sanitizing food and nonfood areas and adjusted concentration to within specification

7-202.12(A-B)

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked glass noodles hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 74 deg F. Cook reheated noodles to >165 deg F during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed two reach in unit on the preparation line each holding temperature at 47.6 deg F and 47.1 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items was removed from both units and relocated. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in units. Manager informed will call for repair

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korea Town Asian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korea Town Asian Cuisine on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korea Town Asian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser, availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Korea Town Asian Cuisine.

How does Korea Town Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Korea Town Asian Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Korea Town Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korea Town Asian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Korea Town Asian Cuisine 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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