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Yogi's Grill & Sushi

6050 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17197

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

87
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed medium container of crab salad in the walk in cooler with date mark of 06-18. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. In the reach in cooler next to the rice cookers, observed cooked eel with no date mark. PIC stated item prepared 2 days earlier. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

Mar 2, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) havign written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events. Emailed PIC department guidance.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

In the sushi reach in cooler, observed small container of spicy imitation crab mix with a date mark of 02/20. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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

Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

Aug 5, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked brown rice holding at 122*F internally. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cut cabbage and cut broccoli stored in the walk-in directly in "Thank you" grocery bags. Manager had prepped produce transferred to food safe containers. 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.

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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

Apr 29, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Unit is holding properly cold.

Apr 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Raw tuna, salmon, cooked crab, shredded cheese and cream cheese in the cook line reach-in at 52*F to 53*F internally for an unknown time. Embargoed. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 4/29/25. Cook line reach-in holding TCS food 52-53*F, read 51*F on min/max. Determined unit had iced over. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

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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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Rice scoops stored in pan of 80*F water. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Discussed requirement for removing raw fish from vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Reviewed hand washing and time as control requirements.

Aug 22, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator has obtained the required food probe thermometer.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 22, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Violation has been corrected. Operator has obtained the required food probe thermometer.

Aug 21, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please ensure all TCS foods under time control are discarded before or by the indicated discard time.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation Employee doing general food prep tasks without gloves put on gloves to handle ready to eat food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Raw tuna in the walk-in thawed in intact vacuum packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 8/28/24.

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No probe thermometer available at the time of inspection, Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection 8/28/24. 4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Rice paddle and knives stored in containers of 75*F and 78* water between use. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#46 — Gloves Used ProperlyCore3-304.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Single use gloves stored at the cutting board after use and re-used. Discarded gloves 3-304.15 (B)-(D) - Core: Gloves, Use Limitations

Apr 4, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had two Priority, one Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the owner.Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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,Signer: Nancy B.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash.............Employee wiped their hands on their clothing then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces..........Employee washed knife used on raw salmon then put it into quaternary sanitizer for less than 10 seconds before placing it back on the clean knife rack. Had knife returned to the sanitizer for at least 60 seconds, per label directions. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation......Discard time on pan of raw beef was not replaced when pan was changed. Manager had time updated to the current batch. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 30, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Byeong Joo.Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled.Provided food storage chart in Spanish.Please provide a list of all foods under time control with the written procedure. 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,Signer: Byeong Joo Kwak

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation...Damp wiping cloth stored on the prep table between use. Manager moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage......Rice paddle stored in container of 80*F water. Employee removed paddle and container to dishwashing and provided clean container to store a clean paddle dry. Please store in-use utensils dry, in running water or in water 135*F or above. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →