Sushi Vibe
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Sushi Vibe stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Sushi Vibe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: 2nd consecutive violation: Operator was unable to present a copy of Time as a Public Health Control policy at time of inspection. Observed adequate time stamps for Sushi rice using time as a public health control. A written policy is required to be written and followed accordingly. A written policy shall be provided within 2 weeks from today's date
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers for crab mixture stored in walk-in refrigeration in the cooling process and covered with clear wrap. Discussed with operator Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items that are prepared at room temperature shall be cooled to 41*F within 4hours and kept uncovered until cooling temperature is verified at 41*F or below. Operator proceeded to uncover TCS food items at time of inspection
3-501.15(B)
86
Jul 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine in back measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. It was determined that the chemical bucket was empty, bucket was refilled and line was primed. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice is maintained using time as a control, 4 containers were prepared but did not have any time stamp indicating when it was prepared. Rice had been prepared about 3 hours prior and was time stamped at time. Please ensure all food items maintained using time as a control have the preparation time recorded to ensure it is discarded within 4 hours
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Sanitizer lines were primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Second consecutive violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Probing food thermometer read over 10 degrees below 32 degrees F while being calibrated during inspection, thermometer was properly calibrated at time. Please ensure food temperature measurement devices are maintained in good repair and accurately calibrated
4-502.11(B)
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine behind bar measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Sanitizer line was primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Only available probing food thermometer in establishment was calibrated at least 20 degrees F below accurate temperature, thermometer was calibrated at time. Please ensure probing food thermometers are maintained calibrated and in good repair
4-502.11(B)
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large piece of raw tuna which had been vacuum packaged in establishment being stored in lowboy cooler behind sushi bar, item was removed from packaging at time and vacuum sealer will no longer be used in establishment. Please ensure fish products are never re-packaged using a vacuum sealer, and other food item are not vacuum sealed for more than 48 hours (unless a variance is obtained for longer storage using reduced oxygen packaging)
3-502.12(B1-3,B5-6,D1,D2a,D2f-h,D3,E2-4)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available at time of inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Vibe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Vibe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Vibe?
Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Vibe.
How does Sushi Vibe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Sushi Vibe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Sushi Vibe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Vibe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Vibe 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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