Ninja Japanese Restaurant

2330 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Ninja Japanese Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Ninja Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chandler restaurant, which scores around 95. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
3-302.11(A1-2)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager present
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
3-501.13
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed broken tile in the dry storage area. The tile is a tripping/slipping hazard. It is also unable to be maintained clean. The floors need to be smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.11
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a condiment bottle with pink hand soap in it that did not have a label. Also observed a spray bottle with yellow cleaner in it without a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the containers at time of inspection
7-102.11
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish defrosting in air-tight, packaging in a fridge behind the sushi bar. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) that fish needs to be exposed to air during the defrost process. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: There were no covered waste receptacles in the women's bathroom at time of inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple Ready to eat (RTE) and time/temperature-controlled (TCS) foods in the walk-in and cold holding units without a date. Person in charge (PIC) stated they were prepped yesterday and today. Discussed the need for proper date-marking. PIC put dates on all RTE/TCS food items. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ninja Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ninja Japanese Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ninja Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ninja Japanese Restaurant.

How does Ninja Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Ninja Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Ninja Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ninja Japanese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ninja Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ninja Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ninja Japanese Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.