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Brave Sushi Ayce

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16049 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501579

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

90
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

10006020252026Sep 24, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 5 core)Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 5 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Mar 23, 2026Routine5 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. Establishment will return to routine inspection schedule.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Inspector's notes

Liquid detergent and chemical sanitizer supply buckets for mechanical dishwasher are empty at time of inspection. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-6, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Provide detergent and sanitizer for mechanical dishwasher. Informed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be manually clean and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Residue build up on exterior of stainless steel equipment and other surfaces in food preparation area (i.e. -residue drip like figures on fire suppression lines over stove burners).

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on flooring at bootom of equipment and at wall/floor junctions.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Cook line make table not functioning, being used as a table. Instructed person in charge to repair or remove. Ice cream machine stored in back storage, remove. Non-commercial food equipment (i.e. - Black and Decker Toaster ovens and Hamilton Beach Microwave) and refrigeration equipment manufactured for bottled beverages found in prep line and/or sushi areas. Instructed person in charge to remove any equipment that is unnecessary to the operation of the establishment, and the establishment is to have approved food equipment being used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Inadequate lighting found inside food preparation units at sushi preparation area. Provide at least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Mar 18, 2026Routine1 priority5 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - back line preparation area);--Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (i.e. - employee personal food items); _______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet--Legal Process;--Clean Up of Vomit and Fecal Accidents

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority3-402.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-402.11 - Priority: Parasite Destruction; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection of 3/23/2026.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Inspector's notes

Liquid detergent and chemical sanitizer supply buckets for mechanical dishwasher are empty at time of inspection. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-6, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Provide detergent and sanitizer for mechanical dishwasher. Informed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be manually clean and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Residue build up on exterior of stainless steel equipment and other surfaces in food preparation area (i.e. -residue drip like figures on fire suppression lines over stove burners).

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on flooring at bootom of equipment and at wall/floor junctions.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Cook line make table not functioning, being used as a table. Instructed person in charge to repair or remove. Ice cream machine stored in back storage, remove. Non-commercial food equipment (i.e. - Black and Decker Toaster ovens and Hamilton Beach Microwave) and refrigeration equipment manufactured for bottled beverages found in prep line and/or sushi areas. Instructed person in charge to remove any equipment that is unnecessary to the operation of the establishment, and the establishment is to have approved food equipment being used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Inadequate lighting found inside food preparation units at sushi preparation area. Provide at least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2025

Sep 24, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Predefined Comment: 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Salad spinner used for green onions is not easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge to replace with a NSF/similar equipment or remove from facility.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Cook line make table not functioning, being used as a table. Instructed person in charge to repair or remove. Ice cream machine stored in back storage, remove. Instructed person in charge to remove any equipment that is unnecessary to the operation of the establishment.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

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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 →