AFC Sushi
A+Cutting Edge926 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-06994
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.Report emailed. **Discussed: 1. calibration of pH meter following battery replacement; 2. sanitizer contact time for food-contact surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed sponges and knives stored in handsink behind sushi counter. Also observed employee rinsing knives in handsink at time of inspection. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. All handsinks must be maintained so accessible at all times. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated knives to warewashing area and removed sponges from handsink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of rice bowls including raw ahi tuna stored above containers of ready-to-eat sushi rolls in front display case. Containers are not hermetically sealed. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Apr 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
Observed head of raw lettuce stored directly in plastic grocery bag in lower reach-in cooler behind deli counter. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Employee moved lettuce into food-grade container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
Jan 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.A copy of this report was emailed.Inspection was conducted and emailed on 1/17/25.
Jan 15, 2025Routine1 priorityB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed man hand sink in area with no running water when engaging faucet pedals. Person in charge for building indicated the water was turned off at the source because the hand sink is broken and will not turn off unless it is completely shut off. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Person in charge for permit indicated they are using the nearby hand sink int he meantime (the hand sink they are using is less than 10 feet away, is not obstructed by any walls/doors, and can be seen from all places in sushi area. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 01/17/25 .
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
2024
Sep 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no cold water at hand sink. Person in charge indicated they haven't had it for a while but it hasn't affected how often they wash their hands. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Ownership was verified at time of inspection Reviewed: employee illness policy (suggested they have a written policy onsite)A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Luai Hmung
Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: getting updated parasite destruction paper work for 2024A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Win Win
2023
Sep 15, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Win Win
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →