AFC Sushi

350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37086

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jun 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed examples of when to wash and glove use limitations.

2025

Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: deliveries and pH meter reset

Jul 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pH requirements, and pH logs

Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pH reader sensor

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: quantity of vinegar in rice, Pans on hot holding unit, reheating for hot holding temperatures

Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Discussed establishment procedures regarding: pH calibration and proper acidification rangePredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature and acidification logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Jennifer Hartz

2023

Nov 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Executive Chef, Imad R., provided photos via email of ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator (35*F) and internal temperatures of foods (41*F and below).

Nov 16, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

Reinspection for walk-in refrigerator by 11/27/2023.This establishment received an B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 256,Signer: Jennifer Hartz

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. All food items in walk-in refrigerator (Cream puffs, seaweed, raw salmon, raw tuna, cream cheese, imitation crab, chicken chunks etc. with an internal temperature of 47-51*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs before utilizing refrigeration units, keeping foods on ice during prep, and placing foods in refrigerators in between tasks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

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. Walk-in refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 47.8*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced today. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 11/27/2023. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held in walk-in at main kitchen at 41*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Food Director, Jennifer H., provided video via email of hand wash sink dispensing hot water at a temperature of 108*F.

Aug 24, 2023Routine2 foundationB

Re-inspection for hot water to occur by 9/4/2023This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: rice proceduresNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspected with RS# 1317The 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 602-506-6824Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 13,Signer: Jennifer Hartz

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: 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. Hot water dispensing at handwashing sink at a temperature of 79*F. Hot water of 100-108*F for hand washing should be available at all times. Discussed usage of temperature measuring devices. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite tomorrow to troubleshoot hot water capacities. Re-inspection to occur by 9/4/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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. Person in charge was unable to provide records for daily rice acidification logs for up to 6 months. Logs should be completed daily and kept for up to 6 months to meet the standards for the approved variance. Person in charge calibrated pH meter, showed a pH of 4.1 for rice, and documented in log book. Rice and sushi prepared today was voluntarily discarded on their own accord. Variance approved for Acidification of White Rice EHV-1404 • Establishment may be required 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. • The logs documenting pH must be retained for 6 months. • This approval covers only the acidification of white rice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →