Samurai Sam's

3013 W Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Samurai Sam's has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot hold beef near steam table across from grill at 118*F. Hot hold of food to be 135*F or greater after being cooked to the correct temperature (whole muscle beef to be cooked to 145*F, other beef 155*F) Beef was reheated to 165*F and returned to be hot held

3-501.16(A)(1)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer observed on wiping cloths in red sanitizer bucket near front steam table. When using sanitizer for wiping cloths, chlorine based sanitizer (bleach) to be 100 ppm. If using quat ammonia based sanitizer follow manufacturer recommendations (140 - 400 ppm). Sanitizer was remixed for bucket

3-304.14

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed that no staff members on site had a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samurai Sam's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samurai Sam's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Samurai Sam's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Samurai Sam's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Samurai Sam's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Samurai Sam's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Samurai Sam's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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