Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood

16525 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Surprise restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the dishwashing area, hand sink basin was filled with boxes of gloves blocking access to hand washing for this area of the kitchen. PIC removed boxes of gloves at time of inspection. Reviewed requirements for and importance of hand sink access

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: In the teppan table prep area, covered containers of raw chicken stored on shelf above covered containers of raw scallops. No evidence of contamination observed. PIC had items rearranged at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: In the walk-in freezer, condensate or other liquid is leaking from the bottom of the refrigeration unit and freezing on the shelving below. All food exposed to ice from the leak were sealed and protected. PIC agreed to have unit serviced

4-501.11

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat foods (cooked vegetables) at time of inspection. No direct contamination observed. Ensure raw meats are stored below ready to eat foods. Manager properly reorganized food storage by end of inspection. Second consecutive violation

3-302.11(A3-8)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw seafood and raw beef stored above sliced vegetables in one of the standing refrigerators. No direct contamination was observed. Alerted the manager who moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. 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(A3-8)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood.

How does Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood compare to other restaurants in Surprise?

Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

Has Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood 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 Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura Sushi Teppan Steak Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.

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