Pf Chang's China Bistro

7132 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pf Chang's China Bistro has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Pf Chang's China Bistro was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pf Chang's China Bistro's latest score of 90 falls below the Scottsdale average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Multiple missing or broken floor tiles throughout the establishment near floor drain in front of ice machine, in warewashing area, and cookline area

6-501.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tuna in reduced-oxygen packaging with label stating to remove from package prior thawing found fully thawed in walk-in cooler

3-501.13

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cracked floor tiles below the steamer, in the walk in cooler, and below the wok grill

6-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: At the dish machine observed a small leak

5-205.15(B)

May 27, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked sushi rice held at room temperature at the sushi station. According to the person in charge the establishment utilizes 4-hour time as a public health control for sushi rice. Time as a Public Health Control requires time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. After discussion with the person in charge and reviewing the time stamp label it was determined the rice had been held at room temperature since early this morning (12 AM). Food that is unmarked or marked to exceed 4 hours must be discarded. Sushi rice was discarded at time of inspection. PIC provided documentation that sushi rice does not support pathogen growth (non-TCS). Discussed requirement to have lab tested products reviewed and approved by MCESD prior to implementation

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of standing water below the three compartment sink. According to the person in charge there is a small leak below the pre-rinse faucet. No leak observed. No backflow observed from the floor drain. Discussed repairing plumbing and removing standing water as necessary

6-501.12

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chef touch raw flour battered beef with gloved hands. Without washing their hands and changing their gloves observed the chef continue food service and touch ready to eat fried chicken, green beans, and portioned cooked chicken

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed sushi rice/ 62 held at room room temperature with no discard time label. According to the person in charge the sushi rice was removed from temperature control at 11AM. When utilizing 4-hour time as a control food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control

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

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee pick up a dropped container of chlorine test strips from the floor drain at the bar dish machine. Employee threw away the dropped test strips and without washing their hands began to handle clean glassware that was just washed in the dish machine

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked fried rice/124-130°F hot holding in a rice warmer. After discussion with the chef, it was determined the rice was prepared 30 minutes prior to the inspection. It was also determined the outlet/circuit breaker had tripped

3-501.16(A)(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pf Chang's China Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pf Chang's China Bistro on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pf Chang's China Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pf Chang's China Bistro.

How does Pf Chang's China Bistro compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Pf Chang's China Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Pf Chang's China Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pf Chang's China Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pf Chang's China Bistro 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 Pf Chang's China Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pf Chang's China Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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