Culichi Sushi
A°4807 N 27th Ave, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-57621
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator provided digital media showing probe thermometer indicating hot water supply of 104-105F at the hand wash sinks in the toilet rooms.
May 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed raw shrimp pieces in the hand wash sink. Discussed hand wash sink not used for any other purpose than hand washing. Not to use hand wash sink as dump sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink in the toilet rooms used by employees.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables, sushi rolls, cooked rice, and sweet cream dessert.
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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. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution with less than 50ppm chlorine. Observed wet wiping cloth stored air drying between use at the sushi prep station.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed men's toilet room door open with broken self closing mechanism. Discussed a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of dried food debris/residues on the doors and handles of the reach in coolers and the handles of the sink fixtures in the kitchen. Observed accumulation of organic matter and condensate on the fire suppression lines over the cook top in the ventilation hood.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed holes/gaps in wall along the floor wall junction by the back door and mop sink. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open container of raw chicken wings stored above open containers of raw shrimp in 3-door reach-in unit in kitchen. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 no time control policy for sushi rice and tempura mix at establishment at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that time as a Public Health Control requires two items: written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Provided PIC a physical and digital copy of time as a control policy for items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed physical menu in establishment missing disclosure marks (asterisks) on some raw food items including salmon roll, salmon shrimp roll, and green roll. Explained to PIC that offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. PIC added asterisk marks to menus on remaining raw, partially cooked items listed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed covered containers of time as a control sushi rice on front counter at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that all food items used in the establishment should be kept in prep areas and not accessible to customers or other sources of contamination. PIC removed containers and placed them behind counter at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Feb 28, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand drying provision dispenser.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of ceviche with raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat vegetables inside two door reach-in cooler. 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. Person in Charge (PIC) stored container of ceviche below RTE foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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 accumulation of grease along cookline hood vents. Per PIC, cookline hood vents are cleaned every two months. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean hood vents prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided hand outs for Time-as- control log and template for written policy for white rice. 2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager-No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed.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: Josefina Fernandez
2023
Nov 20, 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.Discussed proper sanitation levels for food contact surfaces with employee, Josefina. Discussed non-food contact surface requirements, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Ride along with RS #689. A copy of this report will be emailed.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: Josefina Fernandez
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Each food establishment that provides open foods and/or TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods, shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during operation hours. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI approved program (see link).https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsInspection rights reviewed with Aune O.Inspection report emailed.Discussed time as a control and parasite destruction.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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Aune Orduno
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Observed food/grease build up on the outside of the fryers and carts near the fryers. Ensure they are cleaned at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of food and grease. 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 →