Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one large bottle of juice stored in ice machine in contact with ice for customer consumption at front service area. Ice for consumption is prohibited from being used as an exterior coolant. Discussed importance of preventing contamination of food during preparation, storage and display. Recommended use of dividing containers to separate bottles and consumable ice. Manager removed the bottle from consumable ice at time of inspection
3-303.11
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one spray container of pesticide in kitchen. Instructed manager that pesticides shouldn’t be used in the establishment. Pest control must be conducted by a licensed pesticide applicator. Manager removed container from establishment at the time of inspection
7-206.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one used utensil placed inside of hand washing sink in the kitchen, also observed large rice container placed in front of the hand washing sink. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Manager moved the used utensil and large rice container away from the hand washing sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
67
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken, cooked pork and cooked BBQ pork in walk-in refrigerator and prep cooler without date marking, Manager stated the above food items were prepared 48 hours prior to inspection and will be used for more than 1 days. 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). Manager put date marking on above food items at time of inspection
3-501.17
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork, raw beef and raw chicken directly stored on floor in walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator . All foods must be stored 6 inches from floor to prevent contamination
3-305.11
86
May 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large trash can blocked the access to the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Manager 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 cooked beef, fried chicken, cooked pork and cooked BBQ pork in walk-in refrigerator and prep cooler without date marking, Manager stated the above food items were prepared 24 hours prior to inspection and will be used for more than 1 days
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener and knives stored as clean with food debris and grease. Discussed equipment and utensil clean and frequency with manager. Manager put the can opener and knives to ware washing station for cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork, raw beef and raw chicken directly stored on floor in walk-in freezer. All foods must be stored 6 inches from floor to prevent contamination
3-305.11
70
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above cooked RTE noodles in walk-in cooler. PIC, rearranged items at time of inspection. Discussed importance of proper storage or raw proteins below ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing done in improper location
Inspector notes: Observed employee begin to wash hands in prep sink. PIC redirected employee to wash hands at designated hand washing sink and did so for 20 seconds
2-301.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed large trash cans obstructing the handwashing sink. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken stored directly on floor on assembly line and in walk-in cooler. PIC re-arranged items to be at a minimum of 6 inches above the floors. Discussed importance of keeping all foods 6 inches from floor to prevent contamination
3-305.11
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed several batches of orange chicken cooling at room temperature with an internal temperature of 72*F. According to PIC, orange chicken was cooling for approximately 1.5 hours and moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly chill. Also observed lo mein noodles cooling in deep plastic container more than 4 inches high at 71*F. Discussed importance of approved cooling methods and provided cooling guidance sheet
3-501.15(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed raw frozen proteins stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer. Please store all foods at a minimum of 6 inches to prevent contamination
3-305.11
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. PIC moved beef to walk-in cooler to properly thaw
3-501.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine.
How does Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lotus Garden Chinese 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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