Sushi Time
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Time has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC has paper stating that the training was completed but not the exam. Informed PIC that the exam must be passed to obtain the certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed purple cabbage and cucumber cooling from prep in the prep table covered with plastic wrap. Discussed with PIC that foods cooling should be uncovered to allow proper cooling facilitation. PIC uncovered the products at time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
90
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw tuna fillets thawing under refrigeration in the reduced-oxygen packaging. Informed PIC that fish in ROP needs to be removed from the packaging fully before being thawed under refrigeration. PIC removed the tuna from the ROP at time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board for sushi. Informed PIC that the wet wiping cloths need to be stored in a sanitizer bucket with an approved concentration. PIC placed the wiping cloth in the sanitizer bucket a time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: Observed both of the establishment's hand sinks' hot water only reaching 74*F. Informed PIC that the sinks need to be supplied with water of at least 100*F within a minute of running. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-203.11
90
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of flying insect killing spray on a shelf in the back of the kitchen. Informed PIC that pest control chemicals are not allowed in the establishment and if pest control services are needed, they need to be applied by a certified applicator. PIC removed the can from the premises at time of inspection. Discussed alternative control methods with PIC, such as fly tape for the back door. 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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black and brown organic matter on the underside of the lip inside the ice machine. Informed PIC that this area needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of organic matter and debris. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Time last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Time on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Sushi Time compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Sushi Time most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Sushi Time's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Time have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Time 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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