Mandarin Kitchen

6941 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mandarin Kitchen stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Mandarin Kitchen's latest score of 78 falls below the Scottsdale average of 95. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the upper section of the small prep refrigerator across from reach in freezer observed a pan of chopped cabbage/50-54°F and a pan of fried chicken/47-50°F. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined all TCS foods were prepared around 12PM and were cooling in the walk-in cooler prior to being placed in the upper section of the small prep refrigerator within the last hour. TCS foods must be cooled in equipment designed to rapidly cool. The upper section of the prep refrigerator is not designed for cooling TCS foods. TCS foods were moved to the walk-in refrigerator to rapidly cool

3-501.15(A)

Food thermometer not available or accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No probe thermometer observed onsite. PIC sent chef to purchase probe thermometer from retail store at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Observed newly purchased probe thermometer onsite

4-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rice scoop stored in a metal pan of standing water/109°F by the rice cooker

3-304.12

Aug 11, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment using quaternary sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Establishment had no test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that test strips should be available at all times. A re-inspection will be conducted on 8/7/2025

4-302.14

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed gap under the back door approximately 1/2 inch. Discussed with the person in charge that all openings should be covered/closed off to prevent entry of pests

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mandarin Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mandarin Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mandarin Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Mandarin Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Mandarin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mandarin Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mandarin Kitchen 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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