Sushi Sen

7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged seven inspections at Sushi Sen, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Sushi Sen on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the bar area common working spray bottle container of cleaner without a common label name. Provide common label name of spray bottle

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility operating without a certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Oct 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer in establishment for measuring food temperatures. Establishment does not have a probe thermometer as per person in charge. 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

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler at sushi bar with ambient air temperature of 46 °F as per min/max holding thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain time/temperature control for safety (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

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler two tubs of salmon soup without a datemarking. Per PIC preparation date was not known

3-501.18

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed plates of raw fish over soup, raw fish over raw noodles, and plates of raw fish on top of a bowl of wasabi

3-302.11(A1-2)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee scrubbing a dirty cutting board, take off their gloves, then immediately start handling clean dishes. A full 20 second handwash must take place when switching from dirty to clean dishes

2-301.14

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of raid roach and ant killer under the 3 compartment sink

7-202.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Sen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sen on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sushi Sen compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Sushi Sen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Sushi Sen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Sen 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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