Sakura Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Sakura Sushi, located at 4747 E Elliot Rd in Phoenix, AZ, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 78. The inspection identified one critical violation and two minor violations related to food separation, protection from cross-contamination, thawing, and in-use utensil storage. Across seven recorded inspections, Sakura Sushi has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw chicken stored in a speed rack in the walk-in refrigerator above containers of cooked shrimp and packaged raw pork tenderloin. Raw animal proteins must be stored according to their final cooking temperatures as described in Code and must not be stored over ready-to-eat foods. Person in charge (PIC) rearranged containers according to cooking temperature. Visible existing contamination of items was not observed
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packages of cooked sea bream fish cake, as well as raw tilapia and raw tuna, fully thawed or in the process of thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in several different refrigerators. Manufacturer's directions on all items stated to keep the items frozen during storage. ROP fish labeled "keep frozen" must be removed from original packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration. PIC directed employees to remove items from packaging during inspection to correct
3-501.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bench scraper stored on the hand washing sink in the sushi prep area with the food contact portion directly touching the back of the sink faucet assembly. Between-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location, in hot water (135F or warmer), or in circulating water like a dipper well leading to a floor drain. PIC moved the bench scraper to the mechanical dishwasher to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
3-304.12
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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