PlateScore

AFC Sushi

A

4970 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34062

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 22, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jul 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed crab mix cold holding in deep plastic container at internal temperature of 48 deg F in the walk in. Employee informed the sushi had been prepared earlier in day and placed crab mix in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. 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.

Apr 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

2025

Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority8-103.12

Inspector's notes

Observed food employee try and demonstrate the calibration of the pH meter and verification of the pH of the acidified rice, but did not how to do this procedure. Paper pH strips were used and showed the pH of rice measured over 4.4. Per employee the rice was cooked earlier this morning over 6 hours. Employee discarded acidified rice at time of inspection. Also observed log was not filled out for the day, for daily calibration of the pH meter and the pH for the sushi rice. Establishment must be able to demonstrate the calibration of the pH meter and verification of the pH of the acidified rice during any inspection, such that the pH is less than 4.1 upon initial acidification and the rice does not exceed 4.2 while held at room temperature. If the Regulatory Authority grants a Variance or a HACCP plan, the permit holders must comply with the HACCP plans and procedures that are submitted and approved as a basis for the modification or waiver. All procedures in approved variance/HACCP plan must be conformed to at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

2024

Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Andrew F

2023

Nov 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Mario

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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)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 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 inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: David Kane

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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 →