Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki

2512 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

“Time as a public health control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Gilbert restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

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

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs being stored above ready-to-eat spinach located in the 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. 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)

Shellstock Identification; Tags Present

Inspector notes: Observed establishment selling fresh oysters without keeping tags onsite for 90 days and was not dating with last sold date on the tags per PIC. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite

3-202.18(A)

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed sushi rice and per PIC the establishment uses time as control for the sushi rice. The sushi was not time stamped when it was taken out of temperature control and the establishment did not have a written procedure. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires 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. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection

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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dirt, dust, and grease throughout the kitchen and sushi bar. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed hood over stove/ovens, not properly sealed and the caulking is coming away from the wall. Re-caulk hoods with high temperature silicone and seal all other fixed equipment to wall with silicone/caulk

4-402.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed AVB leaking at the mop sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed crab mix with date of 8/19, 8 days prior to inspection. Mix was discarded at the time of inspection. TCS food shall be held for prep day plus 6 and then discarded

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Observed rice and shrimp, held under time as control, without the times documented. Items had been made 15 minutes and 1 hour prior to inspection. Times were documented on sushi chef's phone

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

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Food manager certificates were expired. Obtain new food manager certificate. A certified food manager shall be present in the establishment whenever open and operating

2-102.12(A)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki.

How does Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki 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 Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ryu Sushi & Teppanyaki is inspected around four times per year on average.

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