Sushi Crush
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Crush has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food debris and grease on the floor next to the fryer. Observed buildup of food debris below the drawers of the drawer refrigerators in the kitchen
6-501.12
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed squid salad with 8/1/2025 date mark in the sushi countertop refrigerator. Observed cooked vegetables with a 7/25/25 date mark in the bottom section of the prep cooler. After discussion with the person in charge (PIC) it was determined new date mark labels were not attached when the foods were removed from the original container or cooked. According to the PIC the squid salad was prepared on 8/11/25 and the vegetables were cooked on 8/13/2025
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: On the black specials menu observed multiple raw/undercooked animal proteins with no asterisk present (disclosure method). Food items served raw/undercooked include tuna tartare, tuna orgasm, tuna tataki, dolpan biimbop (fried egg), chirashi bowl, salmon spoons, yellowtail ceviche spoons, tuna poke salad
3-603.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets used to store wiping cloths below the counter and below the grill with sanitizer concentration of 0 PPM
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food debris and grease on the floor next to the fryer. Observed buildup of food debris below the drawers of the drawer refrigerators in the kitchen
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Establishment's only CFPM was not available onsite at time of inspection. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
70
May 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chef touch the handwashing sink faucet in the kitchen and rinse off their gloved hands. Without fully washing their hands and changing their gloves, observed the chef continue food service and handle ready to eat foods
2-301.14
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available onsite at time of inspection
4-302.12
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dark residue on the upper interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency. Please the ice machine as frequently as necessary and prior to the next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
74
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large bowl of raw chicken stored directly above packaged imitation crab in the walk-in cooler. Observed packaged raw pork directly above packaged gyoza in the walk-in cooler. No overhead drip/contamination observed
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chef plate shredded cabbage with their bare hands. Observed chef slice and handle hardboiled egg and place garnishes such as raw mushrooms and spices in a bowl of already cooked/ plated ramen. Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No test strips observed onsite for quaternary ammonium sanitizer that establishment uses to sanitize food contact surfaces
4-302.14
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Crush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Crush on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Crush?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Crush.
How does Sushi Crush compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Sushi Crush most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Sushi Crush's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Crush have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Crush 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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