Nori Japan
B°3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86989
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
Sep 15, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
In the walk-in cooler, observed packages of raw beef stored on the shelf above raw cabbage. At the cook top, observed butter being stored in the cooler drawer below two containers of raw chicken. 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.
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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.
May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Report emailed. Reviewed date marking requirements and thawing procedures.
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Emailed PIC department guidance for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal events.
Inspector's notes
In the right drawers under the cooktop, observed two container of raw chicken being stored in the top drawer above clean utensils and a container of butter in the bottom drawer. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large plastic container of cooked noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge (PIC) stated items were prepared yesterday. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC updated date mark. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
2025
Sep 23, 2025Routine3 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee drink stored on prep table. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Bag of rice stored on the floor under dry storage shelf and container of food stored on floor in the walk-in.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Scoop stored in container of 88*F water and scoop stored in pan of raw chicken with handle in contact with the raw chicken. PIC reoved utensils to dishwashing and provided clean, properly stored. 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.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jun 25, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Pan of raw beef stored on wire shelf in walk-in above carrots. 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. Scoops and spatulas used for raw chicken and raw beef stored on same tray, touching each other between use. Manager removed scoops to dishwashing and provided separate containers/trays for the scoops.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Food debris in and on chopper last used previous day, per manager. Manager had chopper cleaned and sanitized.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Spoon stored in a container of 57*F water. 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.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Personal food stored on upper shelf in walk-in above food available for service. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee preparing food went through door, touching it, then returned to handling food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands.
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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.
2024
Oct 28, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violation due for correction has been corrected. Non-NSF mixer has been removed. Please ensure only NSF or equivalent standard equipment is used.
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
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 10/28/24.
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Electric mixer by the walk-in does not meet NSF or equivalent design standards and has sharp interior corners that are not easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please remove prior to reinspection 10/28/24. 4-202.12 (A)(1) - Priority Foundation: CIP Equipment; Cleaning/Sanitizing Solutions Circulate and Contact All Food-Contact Surfaces. 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.
May 28, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, one Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jianhua. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jian Hua Ma.
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils........Food debris and liquid inside meat mixer stored as clean. Manager washed and sanitized the mixer. Please maintain clean and ensure it is washed and sanitized at least every four hours when in use. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Mar 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jianhua. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jianhua Ma
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash.......Employee handled their phone then started to handle food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands.. Requested manager review required hand washing with the employees. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 7, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Jianhua. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Mr. Ma
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage.....Scoop stored in container of 68*F between use. PIC removed scoop to dishwashing. Please store utensils properly between use to maintain clean, in running water, dry or in water above 135*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →