El Tataki Sushi Fusion

10685 W Indian School Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at El Tataki Sushi Fusion, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Sanitizing solutions, testing devices” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

El Tataki Sushi Fusion scores about where you'd expect for a Avondale restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Establishment unable to provide chlorine test strips for dishwasher. Quat test strips that are used at 3-compartment sink are heavily faded and unable to give accurate reading of quat sanitizer. Brought to attention of person in charge who will purchase test strips. Ensure that both chlorine and quat test strips are available for use on premises prior to reinspection

4-302.14

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Witnessed food employee place fruit into drink with bare hands

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Sushi rice found in unmarked containers. • If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: o The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control

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

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No hand drying provisions found at kitchen hand washing sink

6-301.12

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

Inspector notes: Container of raw beef found stored on shelf in walk-in cooler above RTE foods

3-302.11(A3-8)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Green wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of disrepair

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers

Inspector notes: Personal belongs found in food preparation area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. (i.e.-cell phones, keys, coats, etc…). Provide facilities or designated location for employee's personal belongings

6-305.11

Sponges Use Limitation

Inspector notes: Sponge found in bar's three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces

4-101.16

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No hand drying provisions at kitchen hand sink. Hand drying provisions (i.e. - paper towels) must be provided for proper hand washing. Provide hand drying provisions

6-301.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Recently cooked pans of rice found covered with plastic wrap in low boy refrigeration unit at internal temperature of 76*F. Per food employee, rice was cooked within last two hours

3-501.15(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Bar mechanical dishwasher not providing chemical sanitizing reading per testing strips

4-501.11

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee medication found on shelf in walk-in cooler and in on ledge in beverage station

7-207.11(B)

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Unable to locate testing device for chemical sanitizer (i.e. - chlorine)

4-302.14

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Containers of raw shrimp found in walk-in cooler stored above cooked chicken and avocados. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tataki Sushi Fusion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tataki Sushi Fusion on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tataki Sushi Fusion?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tataki Sushi Fusion.

How does El Tataki Sushi Fusion compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

El Tataki Sushi Fusion most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has El Tataki Sushi Fusion's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tataki Sushi Fusion have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is El Tataki Sushi Fusion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tataki Sushi Fusion is inspected around four times per year on average.

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