Blue Sushi Sake Grill
A°690 S Novus Pl, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500197
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Aug 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge 1) proper chemical storage. 2) proper refrigeration for cooling TCS items. 3) assisted with Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) Policy.
Apr 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 31, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 2) a minimum of 1 inch of air is required as an air gap between the floor sink and drainage pipes of equipment. 3) A sign stating "Ice not for human consumption" shall be placed on the ice machine that is used for raw fish exterior cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed no soap at the hand washing station in front of the walk-in refrigerator. Discussed with PIC handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC supplied soap to the station at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 in a sushi prep table storing raw tuna and spicy tuna at 50*F in the cold holding drawer of the sushi making station. Per person in charge (PIC) the items were sliced and prepped 10 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. PIC relocated to adequate cooling refrigeration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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 several flying insects in the bar area and througout the facility. Discussed with PIC
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 4/10/26
2025
Oct 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided dog friendly patio and service animal guidance documents at time of inspection. Provided variance information to PIC about possibly acidifying sushi rice at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chef with sushi rice on time as a control with a discard time of 2:22 p.m. prepping the rice into rice cakes for the next day at time of inspection. Observed temperature of sushi rice at 79*F at time of inspection. Sushi rice was discarded at time of inspection. Reviewed proper time as control procedures at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC and chef that once an item is on time as control, it must be discarded after the 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.
Jul 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 15, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about provide rigid drain line (flexible tubing may be sleeved to rigid pipe) and provide a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain lines above flood rim of the floor drain throughout the establishment prior to next routine inspection. ---- Reviewed Time as control policy & proper separation of storage with PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no sink and surface sanitizer test strips on the premises at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes sink and surface sanitizer for their food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/24.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →