El Tataki Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
74
Score
El Tataki Sushi, located at 1410 E Southern Ave in Tempe, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on February 5, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and one minor violation. While most of its seven recorded inspections have been low-risk, this most recent inspection noted several areas for improvement.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
74
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Feb 5, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed raw chicken stored over RTE broccoli and RTE firecracker sushi. Also observed spicy tuna (raw) stored directly atop RTE diced chicken. Discussed proper food storage parameters with PIC. 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)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can of Hot Shot pesticide stored underneath the sink at the server station next to the restrooms. Discussed active pest control requirements with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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