Zenshi Handcrafted Sushi
A13733 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-39313
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend addition of handwashing sink near sushi location to aid in handwashing. PH meter calibrated and acidification of the sushi rice verified at time of inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
May 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend addition of handwashing sink near sushi location to aid in handwashing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
In self service packaged sushi cold case, packaged sushi with internal temperatures of 50*F. Per manager, packaged sushi is cooled in bottom portion of prep table cooler for 45 minutes - 2 hours. Manager moved packaged sushi to walk in freezer to continue the cooling process. Recommended using walk in freezer and shorter cooling times for cooling of package sushi. Open self service cold cases are not meant for cooling but instead to maintain temperature. TCS foods are to be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Jan 15, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.PH meter calibrated and acidification of the sushi rice verified at time of inspection.Recommended purchasing an addition pH meter.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, log book with acidified rice readings not noted. Per manager, rice was acidified about 2.5 hours. Employee provided acidified rice readings at time of inspection. (B) Maintain and provide to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY, upon request, records specified under § 8-201.14 (D) and (E)(3) that demonstrate that the following are routinely employed; (1) Procedures for monitoring the CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS, (2) Monitoring of the CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS, (3) Verification of the effectiveness of the operation or process, Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Aug 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice. Refrigerator door gasket is scheduled for repair. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 18, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed damaged gasket on refrigerator door. Repair and maintain in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice at time of inspection. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
In refrigerator, observed thawed ahi in a vacuum package labeled to remove from vacuum packaging when thawing. Follow label instructions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Apr 15, 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.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice.Name of business has changed from AFC Sushi to Zenshi Handcrafted Sushi. Ownership remains the same. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: John Mawi
2023
Oct 19, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, violation #27 has been corrected. Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonathan ,Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0
Oct 16, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed and printed inspection report. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: John Mawi
PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: 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.......The operator was not able to demonstrate calibration of the pH meter. Also, at 12:15pm, the sushi rice was noted as being discarded at 12:30 in the log book (the rice was still present). Train staff how to properly use pH meter, and discontinue pre-filling the log book. Maintain accurate record keeping. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing.....Observed frozen tuna and imitation crab thawing at room temperature. Thaw in the refrigerator. Also observed frozen tuna thawing in a sealed package labeled, "Remove product from package when thawing". Follow label instructions and remove the seafood from vacuum packaging when thawing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation.....Observed open containers of seaweed paper, avocado and sushi rice stored on edge of prep table with no protection available to shield from customers or passers by. The facility is currently undergoing a remodel, and this work space has not yet been completed. The unprotected food containers were relocated to the opposite end of the work space to provide protection from possible contamination. 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 →