PlateScore

AFC Sushi

B

18495 E Queen Creek Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-77299

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

96
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed tofu at 47F, salmon 53F, inside the reach in fridge below the countertops. Talked to staff about was shown that the fridge was above 41F from 3 hours ago. Manager moved all TCS foods to the walkin fridge. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less.

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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.

Mar 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 20, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about pH meters, and review variance procedures.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed pest control device on the wall above the food prep area where employees were working with food. Talked to staff about locations to put the device. Ensure that pest control device are moved to areas away from prep prep tasks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

May 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 6, 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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Jennifer D. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer D.

Feb 29, 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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Erika R. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erika Rankin

2023

Nov 2, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Jennifer D. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer D.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed a knife in the basin of the hand sink in the front of sushi bar. Discussed not placing anything in the basin of a hand sink. Removed knife. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →