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Sekai Sushi

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1017 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.

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 5, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

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.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-401.11

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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

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 →