Yutaka Japanese Restaurant
A°751 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73547
Score based on 9 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 history9 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 25, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussion included: proper storage order in reach-in cold-holding units; marking time on items held on time as a control; proper cooling methods; MCESD's guidelines on creating a vomit and diarrheal incident cleanup plan, PIC was given handout.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC mentioned they had taken a CFPM course and were waiting to schedule the exam. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.
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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 an employee washing hands with gloves on and then proceeding to grab utensils with the gloves still on. Additionally observed employee handling food with torn gloves. Had employees remove gloves, properly wash hands and put on new gloves. Discussed with PIC that gloves should be used for only one task, such as working with RTE food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose and discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.15 (A) - Priority: Gloves, Use Limitation; Limited to One Task. 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 thawed and thawing tuna and eel in ROP packaging labeled "Keep Frozen." 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.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Aug 24, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper cooling methods
Inspector's notes
No CFPM in establishment at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed glove switching, spot cleaning, in-use utensils. PIC is registered for CFPM classes and is working on exam. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Changhoon Y.
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed a knife used for cutting food products stored between the two food prep tables closes to the main grill line. Utensils used for TCS food cannot be left sitting out or in an unprotected location without being washed and sanitized first. The cook took the knife to the sink to be washed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 11, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about sanitizer buckets, cooling methods, and glove switching frequencies. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Changhoon Yi,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed sanitizer buckets by the soup warmers and the hostess station with a chlorine sanitizer concentration < 50ppm. All chlorine-based sanitizers must have a concentration of 50-100ppm in order to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. The PIC changed the buckets out to correct concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 shredded crab in a metal bowl wrapped tight with plastic wrap with a temperature of 47F. The PIC indicated that the crab was used during prep 3 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods prepared at ambient temperature must be cooled in a manner that allows for rapid cooling. Discussed with PIC about keeping plastic loose during the cooling practice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →