El Tataki Sushi Express

790 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear 85338

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82613

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding and food manager certifications.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop and spoon for stirring drinks stored in a metal container with water. Spoke with PIC and had them discard the water and hold the utensils in the container without water.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed parasite destruction and certified food manager requirements.

2025

Dec 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning near the A/C fans in the walk-in refrigerator with the general manager. In addition, discussed cleaning the sushi rice sheet machine every 4 hours with the manager.

2024

Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed following topics with managers:1. Maintaining up-to-date records (e.g. parasite destruction, pest control) on site.2. Utilizing measuring instrumentation (e.g. test strips, probing thermometer) to verify food safety compliance.3. Obtaining additional Food Protection Manager certifications for managerial staff.

Mar 19, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violation on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Michelle L. Report printed.Reviewed chemical storage requirements and importance of keeping test strips available at 3-compartment sink with person in charge (PIC). Provided information about obtaining Food Protection Manager certification for other staff via e-mail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Signer: Michelle Leyva

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed sealed packages of raw tuna and shrimp thawing in still water in prep sink in sushi station area. Please ensure thawing foods are thawed under cold running water, under refrigeration, or as part of the cooking process. PIC instructed employee to drain sink basin and thaw tuna and shrimp under cold running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed segment of accordion-style "flex line" drain pipe at hand washing sink in sushi station area. Please ensure drain lines are rigid and cleanable. Please replace with PVC or other rigid material. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 3, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Documentation of correction of the Priority Foundation violation noted on the previous Routine Inspection from 10/31/2023 was verified by electronic means. This satisfies the re-inspection requirement.No County legal action will result from this advisory. Report e-mailed.

Oct 31, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Eduardo L. Report e-mailed.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employees on site during inspection have Food Protection Manager certification. Provided information about obtaining certification by e-mail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed when to wash hands, glove usage, and handwashing procedure with employees. Provided Handwashing AMC Toolbox guidance documents in English and Spanish via e-mail. Reviewed manual warewashing procedure with person in charge (PIC).El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Eduardo Leyva

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed small metal containers of sliced cooked beef sliced cooked chicken at sushi counter with internal temperature from 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure all time-and- temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are kept cold at 41F or colder. Employee placed containers of beef and chicken into large hotel pan filled with ice to hold cold. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Large container of cooked white rice on time as control (4 hrs) was observed at sushi counter without proper documentation of times. Please ensure all items on a Time As a Public Health Control policy are documented with the time that they were removed from temperature control and the time they will be discarded. Employee provided documentation during inspection to correct. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. No employees on site during inspection could provide quaternary ammonium (quat) test strips during the inspection. Please ensure the corresponding test strips or other testing device for sanitizers used for cleaning equipment, utensils, and surfaces are available at all times. 10-Day Re-Inspection - Re-inspection will occur on or before November 14, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →