Mike Kwans Golden Coin

3224 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Mike Kwans Golden Coin has seven inspections in the public record. Mike Kwans Golden Coin was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Mike Kwans Golden Coin's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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 open container stored above raw pork in open container in walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice cooling at room temperature in the kitchen, the internal temperature was measured at 107*F at time of inspection, Manager stated the rice were cooked about 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling method with manager. Manager moved the cooked rice in walk-in freezer for fast cooling at time of inspection

3-501.15(A)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine concentration less than 10 ppm at ware washing machine, sanitizer bottle was not connected to the machine. Manager repaired the machine and chlorine concentration was measured between 50 ppm to 100 ppm at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on fried pork and fried eggrolls in the walk-in refrigerator. Manager stated the fried pork and fried eggrolls were prepared 24 hours prior to the inspection. Reviewed the date marking parameters with manager. Manager put proper date marking on fried pork and fried eggrolls at time of inspection

3-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Observed no time record for the food on the buffet line. Reviewed the time as a control policy with employee. Employee filled the time record form at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation

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

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine concentration less than 10 ppm at ware washing machine, manager set up 3-compartment sink for ware washing and called the service for ware washing machine at time of inspecion

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no time record for the food on the buffet line. Reviewed the time as a control policy with employee. Employee filled the time record form at time of inspection

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

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of fried chicken stored above frier with internal temperature between 79*F to 87*F, manager stated the fried chicken were prepared about 30 minutes prior to inspection and will be fried again before placed in buffet line when needed

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 5 trays of fried eggroll cooling at room temperature in the kitchen with internal temperature between 78*F to 119*F, manager stated the eggrolls were prepared between 1 hour to 30 minutes before inspection

3-501.15(A)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mike Kwans Golden Coin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mike Kwans Golden Coin on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mike Kwans Golden Coin?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mike Kwans Golden Coin.

How does Mike Kwans Golden Coin compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mike Kwans Golden Coin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Mike Kwans Golden Coin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mike Kwans Golden Coin have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mike Kwans Golden Coin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mike Kwans Golden Coin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mike Kwans Golden Coin is inspected around four times per year on average.

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