Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar

28190 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Facility uses time as a control to monitor sushi rice observed at 119F; however, the time stamp was not recorded on the log. After instruction, the time was noted on the log

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed three unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Maintain chemical containers labeled with common name. After instruction, the bottles were either emptied or labeled

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed no sanitizer in the final rinse of the mechanical dishwasher; however, it was not in use at time of inspection. Repair the unit. Workers were instructed to wash wares and equipment in the kitchen dish machine or three compartment sink

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Toilet in women's restroom runs continuously. Repair as needed

5-205.15(B)

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

Inspector notes: In the sushi bar, observed the three sushi cases without thermometers. Provide as needed

4-204.112(A-D)

Nov 19, 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 multiple open containers of miso paste with a carton of raw eggs lying on top in the walk-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)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM was on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in use at the warewashing area with 0ppm quat sanitizer. Further investigation found the automatic dispenser system dispensed 150ppm quat at 3-compartment sink. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Affected sanitizer bucket was removed and alternate sanitizer (bleach) was suggested to person in charge at time of inspection

3-304.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dispenser nozzle at front bar had black organic matter growing on the inside. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to a level that precludes dirt and mold. PIC cleaned the nozzle at time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: No parasite destruction form on site at time of inspection

3-402.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed rice wrapped in plastic wrap on sushi line that began cooling on 3/24 at a temperature of 79*F

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal pan in hand washing sink at dish washing area

5-205.11

Sep 19, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: No chlorine of quat test strips in establishment at time of inspection

4-302.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar?

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

How does Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Swan Sushi Seafood and Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.

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