Yao Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
Yao Chinese Restaurant, located at 2487 S Gilbert Rd in Gilbert, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified two critical violations concerning warewashing equipment and hot holding of food, along with one minor violation for nonfood contact surfaces. While the most recent inspection noted several issues, Yao Chinese Restaurant has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher with chlorine concentration between 10 and 25 ppm. Even after priming the machine it was still low. PIC to contact company and have dishwasher serviced to dispense more chlorine during the cycle. 3 compartment sink was set up to sanitize the dishes there. Chlorine concentration in the 3 compartment sink was between 50 and 100 ppm. Test dishwasher daily to ensure chlorine concentration is between 50 and 100 ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef sitting in a colander on top of a wok of cooked chicken and on a pot in the wok stovetop. Per employee, meat is reheated to order. Discussed keeping the proteins directly in the wok to keep at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef was reheated and set to hot hold in the wok
3-501.16(A)(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed shelving above the prep table with a build up of dust. Clean routinely to prevent build up that could contaminate food or food contact surfaces
4-602.13
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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