Ah-Hai Sushi & Grill
A831 S Cotton Ln, Goodyear 85338
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17927
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 history10 on record
2026
Mar 27, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed in use utensils and parasite destruction requirements.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Ensure there is a certified food manager on site by the next routine inspection. 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
2025
Dec 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning requirements for food-contact surfaces including utensils, cutting boards, and containers including those used to prepare sushi rice.
Apr 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining employee food and food for customers clearly separated in the walk-in refrigerator with the manager.
2024
Dec 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge stated their Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate was expired. Discussed he could renew it as soon as possible. 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
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust and other debris along the wall above the drink station and along the racks above the 3-compartment sink and mechanical dishwasher. The establishment shall clean the premises at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 14, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed thawing methods for frozen squid with manager. Reviewed procedures for cleaning fecal/vomit matter with manager.Report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shao Kai Chen
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer bucket near soda dispenser with dirty chlorine sanitizer solution measuring 0ppm. Per manager, sanitizer buckets are remade at each shift. The establishment shall maintain all chlorine sanitizer buckets with clean sanitizer solution measuring between 50-100ppm. The manager remade the bucket at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed in-use ice scoop being stored inside ice bin at soda dispenser with handle touching ice. Ice is used in customer's drinks. In addition, observed in-use rice scoops in crockpot of water measuring 106°F. The establishment shall store their ice scoop in a manner that prevents contamination of ready-to-eat food items (ice). The establishment shall also store their in-use rice scoops in hot water measuring 135°F or hotter. The manager replaced both utensils. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by SK Chen. Report e-mailed.Since last Routine Inspection, establishment has installed Autec brand sushi rice rolling machine. At this time, establishment is still following documented Time as Control (4 hrs) policy for sushi rice and, per PIC, is washing, rinsing, and sanitizing removable pieces of machine that directly touch TCS foods as required at the mechanical dishwasher in the primary dish pit or cleaning non-removable food contact surfaces via "Clean In Place" approach with chlorine sanitizer.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shao Kai Chen
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed in-use rice scoops being stored in "crock pot" style slow cooker with water measured at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure in-use utensils are stored dry, in a dipper well leading to an indirect drain line, or in hot water measuring at least 135F. Person in charge (PIC) provided new clean scoop, emptied water in slow cooker and replaced with new clean water above 135F, and raised temperature on slow cooker to correct during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by SK Chen. Report e-mailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Shao Kai Chen
Aug 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Stopped by establishment to confirm that business had voluntarily closed during brief power outage affecting multiple suites in the shopping center and to verify that power had been restored at the establishment.
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 →