Culichi Sushi

4807 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Culichi Sushi has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Culichi Sushi's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open container of raw chicken wings stored above open containers of raw shrimp in 3-door reach-in unit in kitchen. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that 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

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no time control policy for sushi rice and tempura mix at establishment at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that time as a Public Health Control requires two items: written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Provided PIC a physical and digital copy of time as a control policy for items at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed physical menu in establishment missing disclosure marks (asterisks) on some raw food items including salmon roll, salmon shrimp roll, and green roll. Explained to PIC that offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. PIC added asterisk marks to menus on remaining raw, partially cooked items listed at time of inspection

3-603.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed covered containers of time as a control sushi rice on front counter at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that all food items used in the establishment should be kept in prep areas and not accessible to customers or other sources of contamination. PIC removed containers and placed them behind counter at time of inspection

3-307.11

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of ceviche with raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat vegetables inside two door reach-in cooler. 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. Person in Charge (PIC) stored container of ceviche below RTE foods

3-302.11(A3-8)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease along cookline hood vents. Per PIC, cookline hood vents are cleaned every two months. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean hood vents prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culichi Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culichi Sushi on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Culichi Sushi compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Culichi Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Culichi Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culichi Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culichi Sushi 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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