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Sushi Michi

B

6025 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04120

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 1, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed discard procedures for time as a control sushi rice.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Handsink near 3 compartment sink in back area was being blocked with containers of chopped produce during inspection. Sink was cleared at time. Please ensure all handsinks are maintained clean, accessible, and reserved for handwashing only 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer buckets measured above 500 ppm QUAT during inspection, solutions were diluted at time and a service call was placed to adjust chemical dispenser. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 150-400 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer temperatures, sanitizer concentrations, handsinks use, and pesticides.

2025

Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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: Young Joo Lee

Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed utensil storage.Report emailed to PIC.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: Minjung Choi

2023

Sep 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

OC reinspection conducted with YoungInspection rights and report emailed to YoungUpon reinspection, the facility is correcting the items from the last inspection.Items being addressed on RM-108981. Install handwash station in warewashing area. Handwash station has been ordered2. Provide Splash guard for beverage station handwash station 3. Drainage piping for the sushi cases being added4. Reverse osmosis system being removedNo County legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Young Yoo Lee

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4, seating 0-9Oc inspection conducted with YoungInspection rights and inspection report emailed to YoungThis establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)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 an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspectionAward: Not Participating,Signer: Young

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. ---- Facility is serving raw fish and under cooked fish on the menu. Items are sushi rolls, poke bowls and ahi tuna. No disclosure or reminder on the menu --- provide disclosure and reminder on the menu, provided consumer advisory guidance at time of inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises -- No splash guard on the front service handwash station. R.O. water within 24 inches of the handwash station -- install splash guard on the left side of the front service handwash station Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- Facility has one reduced pressure zone backflow preventer for the soda and the reverse osmosis system -- provide separate reduced pressure zone backflow preventer for the soda machine and the reverse osmosis system No handwash station in the dishwasher area -- install with hot and cold water No air gap for the dishwasher drainage line -- provide 1 inch air gap for drainage line to the top of the floor sink flood lip No drainage line for the sushi bar coolers --- Provide drainage line for the sushi coolers with 1 inch air gap to the floor sink flood lip Drainage plugs for the three compartment sink leak ---- provide new drainage plugs for the three compartment sink Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- Cracks, crevices and penetrations in the countertops not sealed -- seal, area to be easy cleanable, durable and non-absorbent Under the countertops is exposed wood -- seal :

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 →