Ling's Wok Shop

20511 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Ling's Wok Shop has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Ling's Wok Shop is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cooked noodles/ 60*F, rice noodles/ 55*F, cooked chicken/ 45*F prepared within normal time parameters and cooling in covered containers 4-5 inches deep. Employee portioned cooked noodles and rice noodles to uncovered sheet pans and cooked chicken to shallow uncovered containers to continue the cooling process. Reviewed cooling procedures with manager and employee. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, employee moved between front of house and back of house through swinging doors, touching doors as moved through, then started working with ready to eat foods without a proper handwash and glove change. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, no hand drying towels available at handwashing sink. Hand drying towels were provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at times
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager....The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At bar, windows open with ice bin not properly covered. Instructed employee to cover ice bin to prevent contamination from outside sources
3-307.11
70
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At bar, cold water faucet turned off. Manager turned on cold faucet at time of inspection. Maintain all handwshing sinks with available hot and cold water at all times
5-202.12(A)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ling's Wok Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ling's Wok Shop on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Ling's Wok Shop compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Ling's Wok Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Ling's Wok Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ling's Wok Shop 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 Ling's Wok Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.