SumoMaya Mexican Asian Kitchen
D°6560 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33090
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
An inspection on Jul 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 Jan 4, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 8, 2026Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chef rinsing and handling dirty dishes at the three-compartment sink. Then without first washing their hands observed the chef handle clean cutting boards that were just sanitized in the low temperature mechanical dish machine.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a chef garnishing a small bowl of guacamole with micro greens and pomegranate with their bare hands in the kitchen.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Establishment’s Bare Hand Contact exemption is approved only at the sushi bar. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
Inspector's notes
Observed four sushi rice containers all containing sushi rice at the sushi bar. Establishment utilizes 4 hour time as a public health control at the sushi bar rather than temperature control for the sushi rice. No discard time observed on any sushi rice container at the sushi bar.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined two containers of sushi rice were made today at 5:00 PM. Discard time stamp recorded at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it was determined the other two containers of sushi rice were made yesterday. The batch yesterday was discarded at time of inspection. Ensure TCS foods held using time as public health control are discarded after 4 hours. Ensure discard times are recorded when foods are removed from temperature control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed disclosure by asterisking the food items to a footnote for Nigiri & Sashimi. Discussed Frozen DessertAlternative Pasteurization Process.
Inspector's notes
Observed bartenders peeling citrus with their bare hands and handling lemon wedges with their bare hands at the bar.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Bare Hand Contact exemption is for the sushi bar only. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed masa press food contact surface covered in plastic with the corners secured with blue masking tape.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Instructed PIC to remove painters tape and use food grade liners as needed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build up on the under/upper portion of the large floor mixer. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed wall post in front of the mop sink that had damaged baseboards exposing bare wood. Discussed with Chef that all structures should be maintained in good condition and sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jun 30, 2025Routine4 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed menu.Discussed gasket maintenance.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw portions of tuna thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packaging. Chef had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with chef that fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with Chef that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed hand wash sink in sushi bar area that has been damaged. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed wall post in front of the mop sink that had damaged baseboards exposing bare wood. Discussed with Chef that all structures should be maintained in good condition and sealed with a smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Mar 31, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.Discussed fan guard cleaning frequency.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw portions of tuna thawing in the walk in cooler still in there original packaging. Chef had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Dec 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dish machine in the bar that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. The person in charge instructed staff to use back of house dish machine until the bar machine can be repaired. Discussed with the person in charge that a chlorine dish machine should measure 50-100ppm with chlorine test strips. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.
Aug 20, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bare hand contact policy.
Inspector's notes
Observed portions of raw tuna thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packaging. Chef had staff member remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple small flies concentrated in the mop sink area. Discussed with Chef that the establishment should be free of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Mar 26, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of beverage nozzles.Discussed fried onions.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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, orContact 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.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Danielle Bilardi
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler. Chef stated that it would be addressed immediately. Discussed with Chef and the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 27, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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, orContact 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.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Danielle Bilardi
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed raw fish thawing in walk-in cooler in original packaging. Chef had staff remove product from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that when thawing fish it should be removed from its original packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed small insect on the floor in the corner behind the large mixer next to the office. Discussed with Chef that the establishment should remain free of any insects at all times. Person in charge placed a call for service at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed receptacle in the employee restroom. Discussed dates on shell stock tags.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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, orContact 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.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jordan Lambrecht
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 beverage dispensing nozzles in the bar area with excessive organic matter build up on the nozzles. Person in charge instructed staff to clean at time of inspection. Discussed that the cleaning frequency should increase to prevent the accumulation of residue. :
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →