Sushi Sonora
A3555 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25877
Score based on 12 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator adequate use of hand sinks and prep-sink.
Inspector's notes
Ensure to replace soap dispenser at hand sink in wall. Soap dispenser shall be filled with soap during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator to make sure cooling process does not exceed 4hours for ingredients that are used and kept at room temperature or cold held at 41*F or below.
2025
Nov 6, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator has provided a Time as a Public Health Control policy for Sushi Rice. Environmental Services has approved Time Control Policy. Discussed keeping logs and copy of policy in food establishment.
Oct 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure provide Time as a Health Control Policy by 10/28/25.Discussed with operator date marking maximum (7days) for Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items.
Inspector's notes
Per operator, Time as a Public Health Control is used for Sushi Rice maintained at room temperature for a maximum of 4hours. Discussed with operator Sushi Rice shall have Time as a Public Health Control policy approved by Environmental Services. Ensure to provide a policy within 10-days prior to re-inspection 10/28/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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
118*F for cooked meat and chicken containers covered with lid stored in two door prep refrigeration unit. Ensure to Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items uncovered during cooling. Ensure TCS food items are cooled from 135*F to 70*F within 2hours and from 70*F to 41*F within 4 additional hours. Operator proceeded to uncover TCS food items in the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Jul 7, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted a Re-inspection on today's date, substantial compliance observed. -New Refrigeration unit verified at 41*F or below-Floors, walls and ceilings observed clean to sight and touch-Observed thermometers in all refrigeration units-Observed several new pieces of equipment and replaced old damaged equipment in rear kitchen areas. Ensure to maintain as necessary.
Inspector's notes
Discussed with operator one person in charge with a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification shall be available during all hours of operation. 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
Jun 23, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation4 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Offered AMC training and operator declined.A re-inspection will be conducted on or after 7/7/25.
Inspector's notes
No probe thermometer available at time of inspection. Ensure to provide probe thermometer to verify food temperaures by time of re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed dead American Roach in kitchen area ensure to remove any dead pest from facility. Work with pest control and keep records available for review during routine inspections. 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 old food debris in various areas of facility. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas. 2nd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Discussed with operator one person in charge with a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification shall be available during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Internal temperature of 54*F for cooked rice stored in walk-in refrigeration unit from previous day. Ensure to cool Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items at 41*F or below. Ensure to cool TCS food items from 135*F to 70*F within 2hours and from 70*F to 41*F within 4hours. Discussed with operator rice is no longer safe for human consumption. Approximately ~15lbs of rice was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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
Internal temperatures ranging between 49*F to 56*F for various food items stored in two door prep refrigeration unit at cook line. Discussed with operator TCS food items shall be cold held at 41*F or below. Instructed operator TCS food items held in refrigeration longer than 4hours shall be discarded and all other food items shall be moved to walk-in refrigeration unit to be cold held at 41*F or below. Per operator, all TCS food items in unit were placed less than 4hours prior and moved to the walk-in refrigeration at time of inspection. Second consecutive repeat violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Ambient temperature of 58*F for two door prep refrigeration unit at cook line. Ensure to make necessary repairs to keep refrigeration temperature at 41*F or below. Instructed operator to discontinue storing TCS food items in unit until repairs are made. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify the required 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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 frozen imitation crab thawing at room temperature in rear kitchen area. Discussed with operator to ensure adequate thawing methods. Food items were placed to thaw under running water at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to use the following for adequate thawing: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less; or • Completely submerged under running water. o Water must be 70*F or cooler. o Water must have sufficient velocity to float off loose particles. o Does not allow RTE thawed portions temp. Above 41*F. o Does not allow Raw animal food thawed portions temp above 41*F, for more than 4 hours. • Part of a cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Mar 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge at time of inspection does not hold a valid Certified Food Manager Certification. Ensure to provide Certified Food Protection Manager by next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef stored in container on shelving unit directly above produce in walk-in unit. Ensure to store any raw meat at bottom shelving unit to prevent cross contamination. Operator proceeded to place beef tray in bottom shelf of walk-in refrigeration unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 51*F for raw chicken stored in two door prep-refrigeration unit at time of inspection. Ensure to maintain Time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) food items stored at 41*F or below. Operator discussed all food items were placed in unit less than 1hour prior to opening food establishment. TCS food items were moved into walk-in refrigeration unit at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of refrigeration unit repairs are made to hold TCS food items at 41*F or below. Refrigeration technician was call into food establishment and arrived at time of inspection. 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
Ambient temperature verified at 51*F via Min/Max thermometer for two door prep-refrigeration unit at cook line. Ensure to make necessary repairs at refrigeration unit to maintain TCS food items at 41*F or below. Operator contacted technician to make necessary repairs. Additional refrigeration was available to accommodate TCS food items at food establishment (3-door pre refrigeration and walk-in refrigeration). A re-inspection is required to verify refrigeration at 41*F or below. Technician provided assistance to repair refrigeration unit and verified cold holding temperature at 41*F or below at end of inspection. This was corrected at time of inspection. 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 walk-in freezer, condensate is leaking onto storage rack surfaces and freezing on top of carboard boxes storing food items. Ensure to have freezer unit inspected/ repaired. Operator was instructed to keep area of condensate leak clear of any food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed old food debris at the following locations throughout food establishment: Floors, walls, ceilings, inside refrigeration units, inside walk-in refrigeration unit, behind equipment, under equipment, under three-compartment sink and hard to reach of kitchen areas. Detail clean and sanitize all areas, maintain as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that one employee per shift, during hours of operations and time of inspections.
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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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed shrimp and crab meat reading at 48F in cooler. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods needs to be at 41F and below.
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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. Corrective Action: PIC embargoed 15 lbs shrimp and 10 lb imitation crabmeat in mayonnaise. Corrected at time of inspection.
Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 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: 2,Signer: Hernan Rivera
2023
Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA
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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Benito Salomon
Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 inspection.Inspection report emailed.Reviewed establishments parasite destruction letter for 2023.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) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) 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 an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Benito Salomon
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 →