Thai Spices
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Thai Spices has been inspected nine times since 2024. Thai Spices was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no chlorine sanitizer at ware wash machine at time of inspection. 0PPM was measured using inspector's and Person in charge (PIC) chlorine test strips. PIC scheduled the ware wash machine for servicing and asked the employee doing dishes to move to the three-compartment until the ware wash machine was corrected. Chlorine sanitizer must be 50-100PPM
4-204.117
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box with food waste, torn bags, and other debris on top of dry goods in the food storage area. Person in charge (PIC) stated the box was garbage and moved the box to the trash at time of inspection. Nothing meant to be thrown away should be stored above food. Also observed spices/sauces in boxes that were stored directly on the ground. PIC moved the times off the floor at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Food shall never come into contact with anything meant for disposal
3-305.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed water tanks and filters being stored on shelves that are falling down. Under the shelve there is a floor drain with pipes below the rim of the drain. Inspector would like the shelves, tanks, and filters to be fixed so that they are not pushing the pipe directly below the rim of the floor drain. The pipes need to be 1-inch above the rim of the floor drain. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease behind the cook station on the stainless backing. Also observed drops of oil all along the rim of the hood above the cook station. Also observed a buildup of dust from the ceiling tiles and air vents in the kitchen. There is a buildup of dark grey/black organic matter along the seal/wall at the ware wash station. Physical facility 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
78
Oct 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked bar wiping cloth sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. discussed the right concentration. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established
3-304.14
95
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed at the bar handwashing station, paper towel is in disrepair. per manager on duty. it will be replaced. re-inspection 10 days scheduled
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed bar milk cooler in use at 54-55 deg f . per manager a service call will be made. re-inspection scheduled 10 days, 10-8-2025. please ensure a cooler can maintain 41 deg f for storing tcs food,
4-301.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked bar wiping cloth sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. discussed the right concentration. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established
3-304.14
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed at the bar handwashing station, paper towel is in disrepair. per manager on duty. it will be replaced. re-inspection 10 days scheduled
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed bar milk cooler in use at 54-55 deg f . per manager a service call will be made. re-inspection scheduled 10 days, 9-25-2025. please ensure a cooler can maintain 41 deg f for storing tcs food,
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure facility has a certified food manager during the hours of food service. list of available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked bar wiping cloth sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. discussed the right concentration. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established
3-304.14
74
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee washing wares at the 3-compartment sink was observed dipping the wares into the sanitizer basin for 1-3 seconds after being washed. The cutting board was observed being washed, rinsed, and placed to air dry without being sanitized
4-703.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several containers of tofu, pork sauce, and a large container of cooked pad thai sauce were observed in the walk-in cooler without date marks. Foods were prepared yesterday morning per manager. the
3-501.17
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee washing dishes and preparing food was observed chewing gum during inspection
2-401.11
74
Feb 25, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. Establishment has one CFPM. PIC stated they are in the process of obtaining their certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed cove basing missing in multiple areas beneath 3 comp sink and dishwasher. Replace cove basing to restore a 3/8" radius cove base along the floor to wall juncture
6-201.13
90
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. Establishment has two CFMs. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease along the hood vent exterior and filters. Observed sections with droplets of grease collecting. Per PIC, the hoods are scheduled for cleaning this week and are pulled down monthly for cleaning with a full service completed every 3 months. Advised PIC additional vent cleaning may be required per business needs to ensure large droplets do not collect and risk contaminating food or food prep service
4-204.11
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee with gloved hands place dirty dishes in the dishwasher, spray hangs off at the pre-rinse sink, then touch knives, utensils, food containers and the walk in door handle. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed, rinsed and sanitized in a solution containing less than 150ppm quat sanitizer when measured with a chemical test strip. Discussed that quat sanitizer concentration should be maintained between 150-400 ppm (per manufacturer's instructions) and verified with a chemical test strip. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC stated dishes would be washed in the dishwasher unit repairs are completed. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed undated baby corn, cabbage, cooked curry bases, salad mix and cooked tofu the PIC stated we all prepared yesterday. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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)
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Spices last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Spices on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Spices?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Spices.
How does Thai Spices compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Thai Spices most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Thai Spices' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Spices have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Spices 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 Thai Spices inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Spices is inspected around five times per year on average.
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