Li's Bowl

6260 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Li's Bowl has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Li's Bowl's latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, and raw vegetables stored above cooked pork and cooked chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager re-arranged the food on shelves according to food storage chart at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in hot holding unit with internal temperature of 110*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Manager stated the cooked rice was put into the hot holding unit less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Manager re-heated the rice to 165*F before putting back to hot holding unit at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in container without lid and raw vegetables stored above cooked noodle and raw chicken stored above fried pork in walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager moved cooked noodle and fried pork to upper shelf and moved raw chickens to bottom shelves at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM at times of inspection on premises. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present in establishment at all hours of operations and at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed doors of reach-in refrigerator at prep, prep station covers and reach-in refrigerators and freezer doors with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that all non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned to touch

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed paint chipping on interior side of door in men's restroom. Discussed with PIC that facility walls and doors must be maintained smooth, good repair and cleanable

6-501.11

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

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

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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sprayer attached to hose at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that sprayer needs to be removed after use

5-203.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present at all hours of operation and time of inspection with CFPM

2-102.12(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scooper in several bins such as sugar, flour and rice. Discussed with PIC that only can use utensils with handles to portion out with, such as spoon and scooper

3-307.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several wet wiping cloths on stove and prep table. Discussed with PIC that wet cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket

3-304.14

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease along vent hood and filters. Per PIC they are serviced and cleaned every 3 months. Observed accumulation of food debris under food prep sink and table in the back. Disussed with PIC that facilities 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Li's Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Li's Bowl on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Li's Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Li's Bowl.

How does Li's Bowl compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Li's Bowl most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Li's Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Li's Bowl have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Li's Bowl 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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