Four Seasons Sushi Bar and Grill
A°1652 N Higley Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02995
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
An inspection on May 8, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Nov 4, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
May 15, 2026Re-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. Unit was holding ambient air temperature of 41*F at time of inspection.
May 8, 2026Routine1 priority4 foundation6 coreD
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a).[22] [3-501.16].
Inspector's notes
Observed dried up food debris on floors near mop sink station next to prep sink. In addition, a drain cleaner machine was stored next to mop sink. Please keep drain clean machine away from food prep area and keep area clean and sanitized to prevent contamination.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM and food handlers cards were not available upon request.
Inspector's notes
Observed several personal food and beverages stored throughout the kitchen and reach-in cooler. Please designate and label an area for personal items.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink and prep sink in sushi bar area faucet dispensing water at 80*F. Please make repairs prior to 5/15. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing station in sushi bar. PIC, refilled at time of inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed large container of tempura shrimp stored on counter with an internal temperature of 84*F. According to PIC, tempura shrimp is for owner's personal use. After further investigation, it was determined that the tempura shrimp in addition to kimchi chicken in refrigerator and korean bulgogi soup ( below 41*F) are used for catering to korean community. Items can be found on menu. Igloo coolers were found in storage area that are used for transporting food. Raw salmon, cream cheese, imitation crab, eel, tuna, albacore, yellowtail, white tuna, octopus, white fish had an internal temperature of 58*F in sushi case at time of inspection. PIC stated items had been stocked since 11 AM and were discarded 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: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no time stamp or documentation to show what time sushi rice would be discarded. Rice was 15 minutes from being discarded and was discarded at time of inspection. Discussed requirements for using time as a control for food safety.
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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
Observed reach-in cooler and sushi case in sushi bar area holding ambient air temperature of 48-51*F at time of inspection. Please repair prior to 5/15.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature and in reach-in cooler still in Reduced Oxygen Packaging.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Probing thermometer was not available at time of inspection. Must obtain prior to 5/15.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed wet towels stored on prep table.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. PIC moved to sanitizer bucket at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in use utensils stored in room temperature water. PIC drained water at time of inspection. Discussed approved methods for storing in use utensils.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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.
2025
Nov 24, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed white rice holding 99F. PIC reheated the rice to 165F. TCS food items must be holding 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer buckets filled with bleach (fresh scent). PIC discarded the buckets, as scented bleach is not safe to use for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed dead cockroaches near the mop sink in the kitchen. Please clean thoroughly daily to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 9, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using Latex gloves only for cleaning, due to Latex allergy
Inspector's notes
Observed rice holding 76F out at room temperature. Also observed crab mix and cooked eel 47-48F in the reach in refrigerator at the sushi bar. PIC moved the crab and eel to a working unit and discarded the rice, as it was placed into the bowl since 11am. TCS food items must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. 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
Observed no time as a control documentation for the sushi rice and for the rice in a separate bowl that was used for frying rice, per PIC. PIC said the rice had been outside of temperature control for 5 hours (11am) The rice was discarded.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the refrigerator at the sushi bar holding 44F. PIC moved all TCS food items to a working unit. Refrigeration must hold TCS food products at 41F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 dozens of dead German cockroaches throughout the establishment. Please clean floors daily and remove all dead insects to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed two scoops used to scoop out rice, stored in water at 72F. PIC discarded the water and removed the utensils from the container. Discussed keeping utensils dry, or in water of at least 135F to eliminate bacterial growth. 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 a heavy accumulation of debris on the floors and corners throughout the establishment. Also observed heavily accumulated grease between and behind the fryer area. Please clean filters under the hood also. A deep clean is recommended. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishes stored inside hand sink in the sushi making area. Manager removed the items. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. 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.
Aug 12, 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.
Jul 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 8/12
Inspector's notes
Observed raw in shell eggs stored over Lettuce in the refrigerator located in the storage room by the women's restroom. PIC re-arranged the products and placed the raw eggs on the very bottom shelf. Raw animal foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 small German cockroaches located by the hand sink at the sushi bar. PIC did not have pest control records at hand. Please contact a Certified Pest Control Operator, and provide treatment prior to the re-inspection date.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspectionInspection 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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Sungjin Jun
2023
Nov 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspectionInspection was emailedThe 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Sungjin Jun
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Observed the mechanical dish machine dispensing <20ppm chlorine concentration. PIC observed the tubing to be working incorrectly. Please refrain from using the dish machine at this time. The 3 compartment sink may be used for manual ware washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Observed the hand sink faucet in the sushi bar at 80F max temperature. PIC stated that this establishment has 2 water heaters and that the water heater connected to this sink is an electric one. The water heater turns off if the water gets too hot and doesn't get used. Discussed checking the water temperatures daily to ensure the sinks are at 100F minimum. PIC turned the water heater on and the hand sink temperature got to 100F within 10 minutes. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 4, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been correctedNo legal action will result from this inspectionInspection was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Sangjin Jun
Jul 25, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**A re-inspection will occur on 8/4Inspection was emailedThe 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Pilsan Kim
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat cucumber. PIC moved the salmon to the bottom shelf. Raw animal foods must be stored beneath RTE to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 crab, salmon with skin on, and scallops holding 46F. PIC stated they were prepared the previous night, and moved them to a working unit, as the refrigerator they were in was holding 46.5F. TCS food items must be held at 41F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed the reach in refrigerator the the right of the sushi bar holding 46.5F ambient air temperature. PIC moved all TCS food items and placed them into a working unit. Refrigeration units must hold 41F and hold TCS food items at 41F or below. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloth bucket at <10ppm chlorine concentration. PIC added more chlorine until 50ppm concentration was achieved. Chlorine levels must be between 50-100ppm. 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 →