Little Tokyo

7700 W Arrowhead Towne Ctr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48676

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - partially made bento boxes at front counter); __________________--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for TemperatureControl (i.e. - Everest beverage refrigeration unit at front counter)

Mar 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e.- food storage containers for cabbage); --Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - attachments at mop sink)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:Chemical Dispensing Y-valve handout

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Blue fan grate covers in walk-in cooler have residue buildup on surfaces.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces shall be at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Sep 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 20, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Sushi rice left out over night at 81 F with intention to use as per observations and person in charge. As per person in charge their process is to let sushi rice cool so as to be able to handle, make sushi rolls followed by placing sushi rolls and any remaining sushi rice into cold holding. As per person in charge due to limited sales of sushi rolls he would like to keep with this process. Reviewed time as food safety control as well as obtaining a variance for shelf stable sushi rice. Reviewed how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 F. Instructed person in charge to discard previous day rice.

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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 7, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

No soap at 2/2 handsinks. Soap provided at inspection. Instructed all employees to wash hands and to keep handsinks stocked in soap at all times.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

Feb 3, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 14, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Licensed pest control out on 10/11/2024.

Oct 7, 2024Routine1 foundationB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

4 cockroaches of multiple instar stages under and around the electrical power box. Area around the box has trash and debris. The flooring behind has come up in a peeling manner. Instructed person in charge to have licensed pest control out and to email invoice stating as such within 10 days. Instructed person in charge to clean area and seal any gaps in walls/floors.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Jul 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) found during the inspection conducted on 3/13/24 was verified by the inspector on 3/19/24 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.No county legal action will result from this advisory.

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received an B grade and had 0 priority, 1 priority foundation.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed and printed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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.Award: B,Signer: Zhen P

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence 4 cockroaches observed in back kitchen in different locations. Instructed person in charge to have licensed pest control out within 10 days and to email me invoice stating as such. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 report emailed.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights.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.Award: A,Signer: Zhen P

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →