Yan's Chinese Food
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Yan's Chinese Food has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Yan's Chinese Food is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat sauces in the 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
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken and cooked BBQ pork without date mark in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC stated the fried chicken and cooked BBQ pork were prepared 2 days prior to 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). PIC put proper date mark on fried chicken and cooked BBQ pork at time of inspection
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach at 3-compartment sink area at time of inspection.. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
70
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in open container stored above ready-to-east sauce in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager. Manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf at time of inspection. this is a repeat violation
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork stored on top of ready-to-eat sauce and raw pork stored above raw peppers and raw shrimp in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager. Manager moved raw pork to the bottom shelf at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken, cooked Japanese chicken and fried eggrolls stored in walk-in refrigerator and prep coolers without date marking, manager stated the above food items were prepared 2 or 3 days prior to 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). Manager put proper date markings on above food items at time of inspection
3-501.17
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris around the kitchen and in the 3-compartment sink area as well as a large collection of cardboard boxes. Food debris and glue from the cardboard can attract pests. Recommend disposing of excess cardboard and cleaning kitchen more frequently and thoroughly to minimize food sources for pests. 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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cartons of raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods such as cooked and cooled noodles, sugar snap peas and sliced carrots and zucchini in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge relocated the raw eggs on the bottom of the storage rack according to their final cooking temperatures. 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
3-302.11(A1-2)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches crawling around the 3-compartment sink area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. A reinspection will occur within 10 days or no later than September 26th, 2024
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris around the kitchen and in the 3-compartment sink area as well as a large collection of cardboard boxes. Food debris and glue from the cardboard can attract pests. Recommend disposing of excess cardboard and cleaning kitchen more frequently and thoroughly to minimize food sources for pests. 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
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yan's Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yan's Chinese Food on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yan's Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yan's Chinese Food.
How does Yan's Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Yan's Chinese Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Yan's Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yan's Chinese Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yan's Chinese Food 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 Yan's Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yan's Chinese Food is inspected around five times per year on average.
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