Sekai Sushi
A1017 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56139
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed throughout kitchen and dry storage area employee drinks stored on top of restaurant items such as clean plates or packaged utensils. PIC moved personal drinks/ items to a designated area at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. General cleaning needed around some areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down floors and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 19, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple wiping cloths under cutting boards throughout the establishment. PIC removed the wiping cloths at time of inspection. Do not store wiping clothes under cutting boards to prevent the growth of bacteria. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the sushi cooler, , raw fish, and cooked shrimp at 49-56 deg f . discussed with manager. manager removed tcs food, please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 the facility front service sanitizer solution at 0ppm. discussed with manager the frequency. manager drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed boiled eggs at 55 deg f inside the upright food cooler. also portioned beef and small bucket of Gyoza and cut tomatoes at 55-61 deg f . reviewed with facility manager regarding the proper cold holding for tcs food. manager removed food. use of ice for smaller tcs food pans as well as ensuring the cooler doors are maintained fully closed reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 some surface separation, rust formation at the exterior of the facility back kitchen ice machine. reviewed with manager. cleanability reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Apr 8, 2025Routine4 coreA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure you have a certified food manager during the hours of operations. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
observed some wet wiping cloth kept on the food prep/cutting boards. suggested to place wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed in the food prep. back room, some panels/ceiling light covers were dusty. frequency of dust removal reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
observed at the food prep. hand washing station, there is a gap between the hand washing station and the FRP support wall. please apply a proper sealant to fill/seal the penetrations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed some of the ceiling panels, in the food prep. area, noted dusty. frequency of cleaning reviewed.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
observed ceiling panel above ice machine, panels is slightly left open, showed manager. please repair. please ensure panels are tightly flitted and smooth for cleaning.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the food prep. back room, hand washing station, no paper towel at the paper towel dispenser, informed manager. manager refilled papier towel. corrected
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed pan of raw beef stored over vegetables in the upright kitchen cooler, manager removed raw meat and relocated to a designated lower shelf. manager reviewed with staff
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Predefined Comment: 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. 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. 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 large deep pan of cooked rice in the upright cooler, temperature at 49-51 deg f . per manager prepared in the morning. suggested/reviewed to place cooked rice in smaller flat pans to ensure rapid cooling. (to reach 41 deg f ). two tier document for cooling tcs reviewed /provided.
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Predefined Comment: TCS foods must 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Observed food worker staff using drink cups and scooping ice in cups and filling with beverages. facility has a designated ice scoop. discussed using the ice scoop only for scooping drink cups to minimize the risk of contamination to consumable ice. manager reviewed with staff. 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Josh-manager
2023
Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Josh-manager
Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Soojin-staff on duty
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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 →