Sushi Sonora

1400 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Sushi Sonora, the earliest from 2024. Sushi Sonora was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

Sushi Sonora's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in the 3-compartment sink. The manager then added bleach and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2

4-703.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was an uncovered barrel of kitchen trash outside the rear door. The employees then threw the trash away in the dumpster. Maintain all outdoor trash receptacles closed at all times

5-501.113

May 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The sushi rice measured at 90 degrees F after 2 hours in its container in the kitchen. The time-as-a-control log had gotten wet and had not been filled out in 7 days. Also, there was no written policy concerning time-as-a-control. The inspector gave them a copy of a written policy to use until they produce their own written policy if they need to modify it. The sushi rice's time-of day was written on a new sheet. The written policy must be followed

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Inspector notes: Two of the hood filters are missing slats. They filters must be replaced to ensure proper grease filtration and elimination

4-202.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jan 21, 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 raw salmon and white fish stored above vegetables in fridge. 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(A1-2)

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Sonora last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Sonora on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Sonora?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Sonora.

How does Sushi Sonora compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Sushi Sonora's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Sonora have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Sonora 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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