Lin Tea House

1139 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Lin Tea House has been inspected four times since 2024. Lin Tea House was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “eating, drinking, or using tobacco”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Lin Tea House is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed more than 10 food utensils and other items stored in the basin of the only half wash sink in the back room. 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. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed two cans of cooked red beans in the reach in cooler without date marks. PIC stated they are unsure when the cans were opened but that it was fewer than 7 days prior. PIC discarded the red beans at the time of inspection since the open date was unknow. Observed cut watermelon in the low cooler the PIC stated was opened 1-2 days prior. PIC discarded the cut watermelon (see violation #22). RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No timestamp observed on boba measuring 88*F the PIC stated was on 4 hour time as a control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

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

Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temp of 44*F in the low cooler in the back kitchen. Inside the cooler, observed TCS foods stored overnight at 46*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC stated the unit would not be used to hold TCS foods

4-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal foods and drink stored at the bottom of the low reach in cooler above cream cheese and non-dairy milks intended for service to customers. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use

2-401.11

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lin Tea House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lin Tea House on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lin Tea House?

Across the inspection record, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lin Tea House.

How does Lin Tea House compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Lin Tea House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Lin Tea House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lin Tea House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lin Tea House 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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