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Sushi Holic

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3943 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45346

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 19 (5 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 5, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 27, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 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

Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 27, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificates onsite for any of the employees onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: drain lines for food prep sinks should be made of rigid, sturdy material like PVC and routed to the nearest floor sink with at least a 1-inch air gap. Establishment placed work order during inspection.

Jul 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed in-use utensil storage. Provided remodel permit application information via e-mail.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed cold-smoked salmon in manufacturer's sealed reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) thawing in walk-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from ROP prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Feb 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

2024

Nov 20, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed handwashing procedure, employee personal beverage policies. Inspector will follow up regarding thawing Code requirements for reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) fish products.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No employees on site during inspection have Food Protection Manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided current list of approved providers via e-mail. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid on storage cart. Per person in charge (PIC), clear liquid was bleach/water mixture. Please ensure working containers of chemical products are labeled with the common name of the product. PIC labeled bottles during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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Repeat Violation 7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Sep 5, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed and printed. Reviewed proper separation and storage of raw animal foods with PIC and employees.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with clear and orange liquids in dish pit and chemical storage areas. Per person in charge (PIC), clear liquid was bleach/water mixture and orange product was degreaser. Please ensure working containers of chemical products are labeled with the common name of the product. PIC labeled bottles during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed in-use rice scoop stored in a container of lukewarm water at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. PIC provided clean scoop and replaced water in container with hot water at 150'F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

May 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Sep Hedayati

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality... Sushi display coolers do not have any ambient air thermometers, please ensure all cooling equipment have ambient air thermometers. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 11/14/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Oct 31, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation 4-501.114, P has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.3rd Consecutive ViolationA pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.3rd Consecutive ViolationInspection completed with RS 1479Active Managerial Control scheduled 11/14/2023Report sent via email 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-181. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Award: C,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Signer: Joseph Kim

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 mechanical dishwasher that PIC stated was in active use directly to inspector arriving onsite utilizing chlorine to have a concentration of 0ppm. Machine was ran again observed at 0ppm. Person in Charge (PIC) called the dishwasher company to come and look at the machine. The dishwasher company calibrated and primed the machine until no more air bubbles were observed in sanitizer line. Chlorine concentration was observed at 100ppm. Chlorine concentration must be between 50-100ppm for proper sanitization. Corrected At Time Of Inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation 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. >>>Observed raw shrimp and raw salmon in a cold holding drawer under the stove on the cook line at a temperature of 50*F while the drawer has an ambient temperature of 41*F. PIC said the raw shrimp and raw salmon were placed in the drawer at 11AM and the time of inspection was 11:30AM. Discussed with PIC the temperature control for safety (TCS) items shall be held at a temperature of 41*F or less to prevent the growth of bacteria. PIC had employee take the raw shrimp and salmon to walk-in to rapid cool to 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Aug 14, 2023Routine5 priority1 foundation1 coreD°

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #[6], [2-301.14], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #[14], [4-501.114], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [3-501.16(A)(2)and(B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation. Of note: observed establishment to not have a hand sink by three compartment sink/ice machine. Nearest hand sink is within 25 feet of three compartment sink/ice machine but is not visible from sink/ice machine. PIC stated that prep sink in room was originally used as a hand sink and then changed to a prep sink. PIC stated that the only item washed in the prep sink is salad. Discussed with PIC obtaining hand sink for use in dishwashing/ice area to promote proper handwashing. // Discussed adding splash guard to right side of hand sink by drink station back of house as tea and clean cup storage are within 2feet of hand sink. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 5 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 25,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Salvador H.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. Observed employee handling dirty dishes at three compartment sink with bare hands and then put away clean dishes with bare hands without washing hands. Had employee wash hands. Hands must be washed prior to handling clean dishes after touching dirty dishes, and whenever contamination could occur, to prevent spread of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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. Observed employees on sushi line to be cleaning knives in hand washing sinks on sushi line. Hand sinks must not be used for anything other than handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and to ensure hand sinks always remain accessible. Discussed with PIC that knives must be washed in three compartment sink/low temp chemical dishwasher and not in hand sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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 employees washing knives with soap and a scrubber at handwashing sinks on sushi line and then store knives as clean on sushi line without sanitizing knives. Instructed employee to sanitize knives. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed, and properly sanitized with an approved sanitizer prior to using or storing as clean to prevent spread of pathogens. Corrected At Time Of Inspection PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 mechanical dishwasher that PIC stated was in active use directly to inspector arriving onsite utilizing chlorine to have a concentration of 0ppm. Machine was ran two more times and observed at 0ppm. Upon further inspection, inspector observed large air bubbles in sanitizer line. Machine was primed until no more air bubbles were observed in sanitizer line. Chlorine concentration was observed at 100ppm. Chlorine concentration must be between 50-100ppm for proper sanitization. 2nd Consecutive Violation Corrected At Time Of Inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation 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. Observed spicy mayo at 62-23*F, tofu at 47-63, and cut lettuce for salads at 53-56*F in coca cola fridge next to soup station. Unit observed at 51-52*F. Establishment has adequate other cold holding for scope of business. PIC stated that all items were stocked approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Had PIC place all items in walk-in to rapid cool to below 41*F. PIC agrees to not use unit for TCS items until able to hold at or below 41*F. TCS foods must be at or below 41*F to prevent growth of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: 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. Observed acidified sushi rice that establishment uses 4 hour time as a control on sushi line in metal container at ambient air temperature. Time stamp on sushi rice stated that rice started time as a control at 10am and should be discarded at 2pm. Inspector observed use of sushi rice past 2pm during inspection. Inspector alerted employee that expiration of sushi rice had passed. Sushi rice was observed between 80-100*F. Employee voluntarily discarded sushi rice. TCS items under time as a control must be used or discarded within the 4 hour expiration window to prevent spread of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed leaks from head and hot water handle of hand sink next to drink station in back of house. Also observed leak from head of faucet at prep sink faucet by ice machine. Repair and maintain in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →