Kyoto
B°7170 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55114
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 24, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap at dish machine.
Inspector's notes
Observed tofu/60°F in shallow ice bath. Observed butter/47°F held in upper section on top of cooked pork above the fill lines of the containers.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in the top section of the sushi refrigerator. According to packaging instruction tuna shall be removed from ROP prior to thawing.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed small flies in the ware washing and bar area. Discussed with Chef that the establishment should be free of pests. Discussed regular cleaning and pest control service as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak in ceiling near the sushi bar. According to the PIC the condensate line for the air conditioning requires repair. Condensate drainage and other non sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. Repair prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 14, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In beverage walk in refrigerator used to hold TCS foods observed ambient temperature of 51.8°F with inspector's min/max thermometer. Observed raw beef tenderloins/50°F, raw beef filets/48°F, hard boiled eggs/50°F, and raw unpasteurized shelled eggs/48°F.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the raw beef filets/48°F we placed in the beverage walk in refrigerator between 8-10AM. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined all other TCS foods had been in the beverage refrigerator since yesterday. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC made service call for beverage walk in refrigerator. Main walk in refrigerator and other refrigerators in the establishment observed holding TCS foods at or below 41°F. PIC agreed to discontinue storage of TCS foods in the beverage walk in refrigerator until it maintains 41°F or below. Service tech observed onsite at the end of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sushi rice/80°F at sushi station. According the PIC in charge the sushi rice is held with 4 hour time as a public health control rather than temperature control. No discard times observed. Time as a Public Health Control requires time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. After discussion with the PIC it was determined the sushi rice was prepared at 11AM.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed rice paddle stored in small metal container of standing water/ 85°F on the grill.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: 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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak below the handwashing sink at the bar.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooler monitoring.Discussed datemarking.
Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed beverage dispenser maintenance.Discussed beverage cooler maintenance.
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooler monitoring.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.
2024
Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed beverage dispenser cleaning frequency.
Aug 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed beverage nozzle cleaning frequency.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the fan cover in the back walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 27, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of beverage dispenser nozzle.Discussed gasket maintenance.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erik Yen
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer bucket with a towel in in that measured 0ppm with quaternary test strips. Chef emptied and replaced solution at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that sanitizer solution should be maintained between 150-400 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 13, 2023Routine1 foundation5 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.Correct prior to next routine inspection. Discussed food storage. Discussed wall damage.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Signer: Juvetino
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed no hand soap available at the hand wash sink in the sushi bar area. Chef brought out a bottle of hand soap at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all hand wash sinks should have a hand wash provision provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed raw tuna thawing in the sushi bar cold tables still in its original packaging. Chef had staff remove from packages at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that when thawing fish it should be removed from its original packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed multiple small flies in the far bar corner to the right side of the TV. Discussed with Chef that the establishment should be free of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed red sanitizer bucket at server station in dining room that tested 0ppm with quaternary test strips. Staff dumped and replace at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed damaged gaskets on cold table doors on the cook line between the soups and the stove. Chef stated that they had been ordered already. Discussed with Chef that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed both customer restrooms with no covered receptacle available for sanitary napkins. Discussed with Chef that a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →