Shu Sushi

4929 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Shu Sushi nine times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chandler restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the left reach in cooler on cook's line, observed a small metal container of cooked corn with date mark of 02/27/26. 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). Person in charge (PIC) stated items were made yesterday. PIC updated date mark at time of inspection
3-501.17
90
Dec 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease, food debris, and dead roaches accumulating on the floors and walls under the cooking equipment. Observed a large accumulation of dust on the ceilings above the food prep and cooking lines. Facility walls, floors, and ceiling must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dust, grease, debris, and other soils. Please have facility cleaned more frequently
6-501.12
95
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the back kitchen, observed the main handwashing sink blocked by a trash can and a large rolling container. Handwashing sinks must be kept open and easily available to ensure employees have easy access to wash their hands. Items were removed from in front of the sink
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: In the back kitchen area, observed several live German roaches crawling on the floor and walls under and behind the dry storage shelf and 3 compartment sink. Establishment must remain free of pests. Treatment for pests is currently once every two weeks. Please have pest issues eliminated prior to re-inspection on 12/23
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease, food debris, and dead roaches accumulating on the floors and walls under the cooking equipment. Observed a large accumulation of dust on the ceilings above the food prep and cooking lines. Facility walls, floors, and ceiling must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dust, grease, debris, and other soils. Please have facility cleaned more frequently
6-501.12
78
Aug 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
61
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)
2-301.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
70
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw breaded chicken stored in cook line reach-in above sauces and pickles
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee wearing gloves left the kitchen, returned and continued handling food still wearing same gloves. Had employee wash hands and put on new gloves
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at prep area hand washing sink
6-301.12
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Package of cooked chicken at 71*F internally stored inside the pan of previously cooled chicken inside a pan in the top of the cook line cold table. Manager moved the warm chicken to the walk-in to properly cool. Please ensure all TCS foods have coole to 41*F or below prior to placing in the cook lin cold tables
3-501.15(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wisk stored in container of 87*F water
3-304.12
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
3-302.11(A1-2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shu Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shu Sushi on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shu Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shu Sushi.

How does Shu Sushi compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Shu Sushi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Shu Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shu Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shu Sushi 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 Shu Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shu Sushi is inspected around six times per year on average.