The Stone Korean Tofu House
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
100
Score
The Stone Korean Tofu House appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live and dead German cockroaches throughout the establishment
6-501.111(C)
90
Oct 31, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live and dead German cockroaches throughout the establishment
6-501.111(C)
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat debris on the slicer. Cook said it was used yesterday and cleaned. Discussed cleaning every 4 hours. Employee cleaned the slicer. Also observed another meat slicer with debris
4-602.11(A-D)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw in shell eggs placed on a shelf above shelves of sauces and fermented soy paste in the walk-in refrigerator. Please correct prior to re-inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed multiple German cockroaches throughout the establishment
6-501.111(C)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels dispensing from the hand located by the 2-compartment sink. PIC placed paper towels at the sink
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. **2ND REPEAT VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in a bucket of chlorine sanitizer solution reading
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of debris and meat/grease on the floors. Also observed equipment and refrigeration that is not in use. Please clean kitchen areas and remove all unnecessary items. **2ND repeat violation
6-501.12
52
Oct 21, 2025
Food Immediate Suspension
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present
Inspector notes: Observed raw sewage in the kitchen coming up from a drain that had a trash can placed over it. When the mop sink was turned on, the water continued to spread black liquid from the floor, and the mop sink basin was not draining
8-404.11
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat debris on the slicer. Employee said it gets used mainly in the morning and throughout the day and it gets cleaned at night. Discussed cleaning every 4 hours. Employee cleaned the slicer
4-602.11(A-D)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw in shell eggs placed on a shelf above shelves of sauces and rice straws in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC re-arranged the items
3-302.11(A1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels dispensing from the hand located by the 2-compartment sink as well as the hand sink located by the back exit. PIC placed paper towels at the sink
6-301.12
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray can of RAID. PIC discarded the product
7-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed multiple German cockroaches throughout the establishment
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment and 2 compartment sink with visible microbial growth on the grout as well as being detached from the wall. Please correct. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of debris and meat/grease on the floors. Also observed equipment and refrigeration that is not in use. Observed grease splash on the wall by the expo window. Please clean kitchen areas and remove all unnecessary items. **1st repeat violation
6-201.13
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Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink by the mop sink disconnected and not in use. Also observed the mop sink not draining. Please correct
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the bathroom walls by the hand sinks, covered by thin material such as wallpaper. Please seal with materials like tiles to ensure that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed an accumulation of black debris between the wall and 3 compartment sink/dish pit area. Please re-seal. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed food splash/residue above the 3 compartment sink and a heavy accumulation of grease on the walls behind the fryers. Please clean
6-201.13
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Inspector notes: Observed deep fryers away from the hood system, and cooking equipment (flattop/grill/burners) are well beyond the edges of the hood system. Curtains and electrical outlets were observed to be directly behind and above the fryers. Ensure that cooking equipment is at least within the edges of the hood system. Check with fire code for further requirements
4-301.14
82
Mar 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips. Please provide for manual ware-washing at the 3 compartment sink
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the bathroom walls by the hand sinks, covered by thin material such as wallpaper. Please seal with materials like tiles to ensure that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed an accumulation of black debris between the wall and 3 compartment sink/dish pit area. Please re-seal. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed food splash/residue above the 3 compartment sink and a heavy accumulation of grease on the walls behind the fryers. Please clean
6-201.13
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Inspector notes: Observed deep fryers away from the hood system, and cooking equipment (flattop/grill/burners) are well beyond the edges of the hood system. Curtains and electrical outlets were observed to be directly behind and above the fryers. Ensure that cooking equipment is at least within the edges of the hood system. Check with fire code for further requirements
4-301.14
78
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored over noodles and bottled beverages in the walk-in refrigerator. Observed raw chicken placed over raw beef in a reach in cooler in the kitchen. PIC re-arranged the items. Raw animal foods must be stored according to their final cooking temperature to ensure that cross contamination does not occur
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a meat slicer heavily accumulated with TCS food debris. PIC stated it was used over the weekend. Discussed cleaning every 4 hours to prevent contamination
4-602.11(A-D)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed over 200ppm chlorine concentration in the sanitizer bucket on the assembly line. PIC discarded the contents and refilled it to 50ppm. Chlorine concentration must be between 50-100ppm
7-204.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed 3/4 hand sinks blocked with miscellaneous items inside the basins or in front of the sinks. PIC removed all items from the basins. Hand sinks must be empty and used only for hand washing. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
5-205.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips. Please provide for manual ware-washing at the 3 compartment sink
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of potatoes cooling in the prep cooler in the server station with the lids on and holding 100F. Also observed fried rice holding 78F in the walk in refrigerator in a large bowl with plastic over the top. The coverings were removed for both items as it had been less than two hours since the products were prepared. TCS food items must be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F after 4 hours. Proper cooling methods must also occur such as using pans that are 4 inches deep or less, ice baths, and removing lids
3-501.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink by the mop sink disconnected and not in use. Also observed the mop sink not draining. Please correct
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the bathroom walls by the hand sinks, covered by thin material such as wallpaper. Please seal with materials like tiles to ensure that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed an accumulation of black debris between the wall and 3 compartment sink/dish pit area. Please re-seal. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed food splash/residue above the 3 compartment sink and a heavy accumulation of grease on the walls behind the fryers. Please clean
6-201.13
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Inspector notes: Observed deep fryers away from the hood system, and cooking equipment (flattop/grill/burners) are well beyond the edges of the hood system. Curtains and electrical outlets were observed to be directly behind and above the fryers. Ensure that cooking equipment is at least within the edges of the hood system. Check with fire code for further requirements
4-301.14
41
Dec 18, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee putting on gloves to cut raw beef, then proceeding to use the same gloves around the kitchen, namely to touch dishes delivered to customers, fridge handles, ladles, and ready to eat veggies and clean dishes to put away. Talked to manager about handwashing. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen
2-301.14
Cross connection present or not corrected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink is directly attached to a chemical dispensing machine. Hose was detached during inspection. Ensure that there is no shut offs downstream from the AVB supplied mop sink
5-205.12(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at back hand sink by the back door. Paper towels were found and installed there. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several spray bottles that were not labeled. Talked to manager, and identified contents. Ensure that each chemical spray bottle is labeled to reduce their misuse
7-102.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed walls behind the grill are made of FRP wall board. Sheet metal stopped well short of the cooking equipment. Ensure that the back of the wall of the stove/hood area is made of high heat resistant materials
6-101.11
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
Inspector notes: Observed deep fryers away from the hood system, and cooking equipment (flattop/grill/burners) are well beyond the edges of the hood system. Ensure that cooking equipment is at least within the edges of the hood system. Check sith fire code for further requirements
4-301.14
55
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of the inspection. Please have a CFPM present during ALL hours of operation. Email inspector as soon as operator has signed up for the exam. ***5th REPEAT VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain near the mechanical dish machine and the 3 compartment sink to be slow draining. PIC demonstrated that he was able to run the dish-machine without the water backing up. Please correct to prevent sewage back up
5-205.15(B)
90
Aug 29, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed house made Kimchi with dates from July. PIC stated that the kimchi will be discarded, and they are preparing to make a new batch. Discussed 7-day date marking for kimchi unless store bought. The kimchi was discarded. TCS food items must not be stored for more than 7 days including the prep date
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels dispensing at two of the hand sinks inside of the kitchen. PIC provided paper towels. Hand sinks must be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times
6-301.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket with cloth stored inside. PIC stated that the bucket contained quat sanitizer. Inspector measured
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain near the mechanical dish machine and the 3 compartment sink to be slow draining. PIC demonstrated that he was able to run the dish-machine without the water backing up. Please correct to prevent sewage back up
5-205.15(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of the inspection. Please have a CFPM present during ALL hours of operation. Email inspector as soon as operator has signed up for the exam. ***5th REPEAT VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw in shell eggs placed above closed containers of chili paste. PIC moved the eggs to another shelf to prevent cross contamination
3-302.11(A3-8)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soda build up and debris in the soda nozzles. Please clean daily to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Stone Korean Tofu House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Stone Korean Tofu House on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Stone Korean Tofu House?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Stone Korean Tofu House.
How does The Stone Korean Tofu House compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
The Stone Korean Tofu House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.
Has The Stone Korean Tofu House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Stone Korean Tofu House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Stone Korean Tofu House 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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