Nakama Sushi
A13215 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12271
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 15, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter on soda nozzles of soda fountain and soda guns at bar. Discussed proper cleaning procedures, (wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry). All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak at hand wash sink next to cook line. Discussed repairing sink to maintain in good repair. 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
Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper procedures for thawing.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
2025
Nov 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Food Manager Certification on site. If certified, need to have certificates in establishment at all times. Repeat violation
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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
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed no manager present at establishment during time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge a certified food protection manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
May 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
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
Cooler drawers underneath cooking equipment had the following TCS foods measuring an internal temperature of 50-53'F: raw chicken, raw steak, fries, stuffed peppers, half peppers with tuna, and disks of imitation crab mix. Items had been in cooler <4 hours. Ambient air temperature of refrigeration unit measured 54.8'F with min/max thermometer. Adequate refrigeration nearby. Person in charge moved all items out of cooler drawers and into other working refrigeration. Do not hold any TCS foods in cooler until it is able to hold foods at an internal temperature of 41'F or lower. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Time as a control is used for sushi rice. No documentation of time that rice was prepared was available. Last time logs filled out on premises were for December. Brought to attention of person in charge who documented time on log. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Inspector's notes
Wire strainer being stored over 3-compartment sink had several of the wires broken at the ends. Brought to attention of person in charge to no longer use. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
2024
Oct 3, 2024Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed buildup on storage racks throughout establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 7, 2024Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
This is the SECOND consecutive violation. Observed vent hood in the kitchen missing filters. The vent hood is adequately preventing grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Discussed replacing filters to ensure facilities are maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Discussed test strip usage.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Elizabeth P
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --Observed vent hood in the kitchen missing filters. The vent hood is adequately preventing grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Discussed replacing filters to ensure facilities are maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 21, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report printed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Tanya Marmon
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 →