Blue Sushi Sake Grill

690 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Blue Sushi Sake Grill stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

3-501.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

6-301.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several flying insects in the bar area and througout the facility. Discussed with PIC

6-501.111(C)

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Jul 17, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector 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

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Sushi Sake Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Sushi Sake Grill on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Blue Sushi Sake Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Blue Sushi Sake Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Blue Sushi Sake Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Sushi Sake Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Sushi Sake Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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