Zenshi Handcrafted Sushi at Albertson's #197

11475 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76456

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

In self service sushi case, packaged sushi/49*F-51*F prepared <1.5 hours and cooling in open front cold case. Self service sushi case is not meant for rapidly cooling but maintaining temperatures of TCS foods placed in case. Instructed employee to move packaged sushi to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process with rapid cold holding. TCS foods are to 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.

May 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.PH meter calibrated and acidification of the sushi rice verified at time of inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee pushed trash into trash can with gloved hands, then continued handling ready to eat food, food containers with same gloved hands. Instructed employee to discard food, clean food containers, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Jan 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, log book with acidified rice readings not noted. Per manager, rice was acidified about 4 hours. Employee provided acidified rice readings at time of inspection. (B) Maintain and provide to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY, upon request, records specified under § 8-201.14 (D) and (E)(3) that demonstrate that the following are routinely employed; (1) Procedures for monitoring the CRITICAL CONTROLPOINTS, (2) Monitoring of the CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS, (3) Verification of the effectiveness of the operation or process, Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

2025

Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator demonstrated proper calibration of the pH meter and acidification of the sushi rice. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

May 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 cleaning procedures and frequencies for food contact surfaces.Noted business name change from AFC Sushi to Zenshi Handcrafted Sushi. The ownership remains the same.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Aung Kyaw

Feb 12, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please update seafood distributors' parasite destruction compliance letters to current year, 2024.Printed and emailed inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Aung Kyaw

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority8-103.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.......Observed pH of white sushi rice at 4.28 about 1.5 hours after it was noted as 3.89 in the log book. Ensure procedures are properly followed, and ensure the ph of sushi rice being held at room temperature does not exceed 4.20. The worker added additional vinegar, and the pH of the rice was then measured at 3.61. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 25, 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.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Aung Kyaw

Sep 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

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