Sushi Friend

8727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sushi Friend six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Sushi Friend's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing in still water in prep sink. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process
3-501.13
95
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for bodily fluid clean up. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid plan guidance
2-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Friend last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Friend on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sushi Friend compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sushi Friend most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sushi Friend's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Friend 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 Sushi Friend inspected?

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