Zugoi Sushi
B6813 E Main St, Mesa 85207
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80403
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 18, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed salad mix in reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 60*f. PIC stated salad mix was mixed and drained within 1 hour prior to inspection and moved salad mix back to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Also observed cardboard cutouts obstructing cooler airflow to prevent lettuce from freezing. Discussed options to ensure temperature remains below 41*f at all times. All cardboard boxes were removed at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw tuna thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging in reach-in cooler. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed dead German cockroaches throughout establishment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. PIC removed pests at time of inspection. Discussed option to increase pest control treatment to a weekly basis to eliminate all activity. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements and Parasite destruction letter.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee food stored in food prep areas. Please designate area for employee food and keep labeled to prevent contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
2025
Nov 24, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Nov 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 11/20. Please provide inspector with pest control invoice and summary.
Inspector's notes
Observed the exit door to the left of the dining area cracked open. Employee said it was to allow cool air in. Observed a live roach by the door. Inspector shut the door. Please keep doors closed to prevent insects and contamination from occuring. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed a live cockroach by the exit door to the left of the establishment. Also observed multiple dead cockroaches throughout the establishment. Please contact a Certified Pest Control Operator prior to the re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 29, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and pork in a reach in cooler. PIC moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles. Observed sanitizer bucket was empty. Manager refilled and primed system. At 50 ppm bleach now. Ensure that the dishwasher is at 50 -100 ppm bleach at all times of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
2024
Nov 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing hand sink signs at several of the hand sinks. Ensure there is a hand sink sign at each hand sink in the kitchen, wait station, sushi area, and restrooms. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 2 cycles. Observed sanitizer bucket was empty. Manager refilled and primed system. At 50 ppm bleach now. Ensure that the dishwasher is at 50 -100 ppm bleach at all times of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Aug 26, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No Certified food protection manager present upon arrival. Please ensure there is a CFPM present during all hours of operation. 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
Aug 15, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation3 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 8/26. ***Discussed removing thawed fish products from ROP packaging.
Inspector's notes
No Certified food protection manager present upon arrival. Please ensure there is a CFPM present during all hours of operation. 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 no hand wash signage in the women's restroom. Please provide. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw salmon placed over ready to eat crab mixture in a refrigerator by the sushi bar. Also observed raw shrimp stored over noodles in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC re-arranged all of the items so that the raw animal foods were stored on the bottom shelf.
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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 an unlabeled bottle of degreaser. PIC labeled the bottle. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed a container of fried chicken pieces that was holding 52F in the top portion of the prep table. Employee stated that it was cooked 4 hours prior. The chicken was moved to the walk-in cooler and left uncovered to allow for proper air flow. Food items must not be stored in the top portions of the prep table coolers, as they are designed to hold temperatures and do not cool down TCS food items rapidly. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed rodent droppings and dead cockroaches on the floor in the sushi bar, and in the dry storage areas. PIC did not have pest control records available during the inspection. Please contact a certified pest control operator prior to the re-inspection date. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed employee glasses and drink stored above the dish pit area. PIC moved the items. Please keep all personal belongings in designated areas to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Apr 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Signer: Jennifer Cho
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Observed a dead cockroach in the dry storage area. PIC stated that pest control service was completed at the start of the month. Please remove all dead insects to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Signer: Chun Yeol Seo
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed rodent dropping on the floor of the dry storage room and multiple dead cockroaches inside the traps. PIC cleaned the floors and removed the old traps. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 15, 2023Routine2 foundation4 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Seung Suh
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where 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. Observed employee rinsing off hands in the 2 compartment sink located by the mechanical dishwasher. Discussed hand washing procedures. Employee washed her hands for 20 seconds before grabbing clean dishes from dish machine. Hand washing must occur only in the hand sink to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed 3 spray cans of Hot Shot for ants and roaches in the establishment. PIC removed the cans from the building and informed inspector that they are using a Certified Pest Control Operator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed pre-cooked rice noodles thawing in standing water. Inspector turned the water on and discussed thawing requirements such as thawing under refrigeration or under cold running water not exceeding 70F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Observed a dead cockroach inside a floor trap, and observed rodent dropping above food containers in the dry storage room. Discussed removing all dead insects and droppings to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a metal tray with food contact equipment used for fried food stores on top of a garbage can as well as metal tongs stored directly on the sides of the garbage can. PIC washed the equipment. Food equipment and utensils must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination. ***1st repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Repeat Violation Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed employee drinks on areas next to food items and prep tables. PIC moved all drinks. Please keep personal drinks in designated areas to prevent potential contamination. ***1st Repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →