Hanmachi Japanese Restaurant
A°2975 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85286
Food Establishment · Permit FD-38984
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
2025
Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Jul 31, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) having written procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Emailed PIC department guidance for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.
Feb 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed raw beef being stored above garlic butter. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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
Observed two gallon containers of apple juice being stored in the ice machine that is also used for ice for customer beverages. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. PIC moved apple juice to alternative storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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.
2024
Nov 13, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet plastic trays stacked in storage. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Inspector separated the trays and notified employee to allow for complete air-drying before storing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon Re-Inspection all the violations observed on the previous inspection have been corrected. The operator is currently not using the prep refrigerator in the sushi prep area and is in the process of purchasing a new unit. Report was emailed.
Sep 26, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation2 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. A Re-Inspection is scheduled for 10/3/24.Spoke to the operator about scheduling a voluntary Active Managerial Control Training Inspection with the Department.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged beef sitting directly on top of a bag of carrots and a container of miso soup. The items were moved at the time of inspection. Raw meats should always be stored below any ready-to-eat products and in the following order, bottom to top, poultry, ground beef, beef, seafood, eggs, and ready to eat products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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
Observed organic matter buildup inside of the ice machine. Clean and sanitize as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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. Addl Notes: Observed 0 ppm bleach for the final sanitizing rinse for the mechanical dishwasher. The sanitizer container was empty. More sanitizer was added at the time of inspection and the machine was primed to dispense at 50 ppm bleach. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 butter and garlic butter in bowls sitting on top of pans in the prep refrigerator at the line at 56-61 Deg. F. Per operator they were in the refrigerator since the morning. Observed raw salmon and crab meat in the front right sushi prep cooler at 46-48 Deg. F. Per operator, these items were in the cooler since the day prior. Embargoed.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep reach-in refrigerator on the right side in the sushi prep area holding at 51 Deg. F. There was ice build up in the back of the unit. Do not use this unit until it is repaired to hold at 41 Deg. F. or below. Correct prior to the Re-Inspection on 10/3/24
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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 the scoop for the rice sitting in water in the front area. Suggest storing either in water that is maintained at 135 Deg. F. or above, in the product with the handle facing up, or in the available running utensil well. The utensil was brought back to be washed at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
The dumpster behind the facility had a broken lid. Repair or replace as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.111 - Core: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair
Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 emailed to Owner****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: Kang s. Byun, Owner
2023
Nov 30, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 1st repeated violation: Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation. Long term intervention was provided during this inspection visit with owner. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to owner.****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: B,Signer: Kang Byun, Owner
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Beer cases stored that blocked off the access plus miscellaneous items noted being occupied inside the bar's hand sink. Please keep hand washing sink easily accessible at all time. This is a repeated violation from the last inspection. Owner had moved all items away to clear access hand washing sink at time of inspection. Corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Aug 31, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Owner's email. ****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: B,Signer: Kang Sub, Owner
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Kitchen's hand washing sink observed being blocked off by CO2 tanks and occupied with soap bottles in the sink. Please keep sink accessible at all time. Items removed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Fried rice in walk in cooler noted without prep date. Owner labeled date by end of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →