Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
B°3039 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix 85029
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73416
Score based on 6 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 history6 on record
2026
Aug 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed wash/rinse/sanitize process.
Inspector's notes
Observed 55°F internal temperature, per probe thermometer, of raw salmon inside cooler beneath cookline grill. Per person in charge (PIC), raw salmon was placed into cooler day prior to inspection. Per PIC, no temperature measurement was taken within four hours of inspection. PIC unsure of why raw salmon temperature was above 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. All raw salmon improperly cold held was discarded at time of inspection. Recommended establishment not use corner of cooler drawer raw salmon was previously stored in until certain it can maintain 41°F or below. 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.
Apr 9, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager certificate available for review at time of inspection. Obtain and maintain onsite for review during inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 tabletop fryer on the back table of the establishment. Unit currently not underneath the hood system. Ensure all fryers are commercial grade and underneath a commercial hood system. Remove item or relocate under hood. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2025
Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dirty knives stored on clean knife magnet strip. Discussed washing knives before placing them there to avoid contamination. Knives and strip were cleaned/sanitized at time of inspection
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- must be available during hours of operationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Ashwani Dhiman
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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 →