Sarku Japan
B°6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09491
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 9, 2026Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Time as a control logs were not current at time of inspection. Last record was from March. Discussed using timers to help determine 4 hour discard times. PIC updated logs at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2025
Oct 3, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed microbial growth behind the ice deflector of the ice machine. Please clean on a routine basis. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM present. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed no water coming out of the hand sink located in front of the establishment. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
2024
Sep 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 16, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation3 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no PIC with CFPM certification present. PIC stated he is working on completing his. A CFPM must be present during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed employee washing dishes and putting the dishes away without sanitizing. Employee was trained on proper ware-washing procedures. Employee sanitized all of the dishes and equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed bags of chopped cabbage holding 46F in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC stated they were prepared the previous day. The unit was holding 44F, captured using the inspector's min/max thermometer. PIC will service the unit today. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed the walk-in refrigerator holding 44F, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer after resetting the thermometer two times. The temperatures of the TCS food items reflected these temperatures of 44-46F. Please correct as refrigeration temperatures must not exceed 41F. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed the handle of an ice scoop submerged in ice in the ice bin located next to the register. The ice scoop was removed from the ice. Handles may not be submerged in the ice as to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed two employee drinks stored on a shelf above a table where sushi was being prepared. Employee moved the drinks to a designated area to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Feb 16, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ray Tran
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed chopped cabbage holding 54F. PIC stated that the cabbage was placed in a metal container at 10am and is held for up to 4 hours then discarded. PIC did not have time logs or the policy there to verify this. Discussed maintaining logs and policy if using 4 hour time as a control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*** NO FPM present. Please have a Certified Food Manager present during all hours of operation.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Marcos Garcia
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed an accumulation of dust/grease on the shelves. Discussed cleaning and placing food safe liners if desired. Also discussed cleaning food splatter on walls to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →