Sushi Mocorito

3415 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Sushi Mocorito appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. Sushi Mocorito was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor around the prep tables and cook line. Observed build up of food residues on the handles of equipment on the prep/cook line

6-501.12

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish

Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepares and serves raw marinated shrimp ceviche but have no updated parasite destruction letter

3-402.12

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 47-48F as measured with inspector min/max thermometer. TCS foods stored inside the walk in had internal temperatures between 47-52F

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Mar 7, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed water back up from main drain connected to three bay and prep sink when water is running. Water does drain from section at a slow rate. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(A)

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp and pork with an internal temperature of 49F from the day before. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution with 0ppm. Person in charge had stated that dishes had been washed earlier that day. Had person in charge add sanitizer till it was at proper levels and rewash dishes

4-501.114(A-E)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment with no test strips. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ant killer in establishment by water heater. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, beef, cooked rice, cooked carne asada, al pastor, and salsa with an internal temperature of 49F fridge internal temperature ranged from 40F to 50F at different times of the inspection. Person in charge states food has been in there for more than one day. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed with establishment with no probe thermometer. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection

4-302.12

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon wrapped cream cheese rolls sitting above and next to cooked TCS foods. 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)

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat sealed imitation crab meat thawing in plastic bin at room temperature. 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

3-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Mocorito last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Sushi Mocorito?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Mocorito.

How does Sushi Mocorito compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sushi Mocorito most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sushi Mocorito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Mocorito have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Mocorito 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 Mocorito inspected?

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

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