Teharu Sushi

9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Teharu Sushi has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Teharu Sushi's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray nozzle shut-off connected to hose on the mop sink faucet downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: In the reach in cooler next to the ice machine, observed a tray of raw eggs being stored above avocado. 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)

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: There was no label on a spray bottle that has cleaner in it. All cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. Person in charge (PIC) used a marker to write the name on the bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed flies around drains and near the ware wash station. Person in charge (PIC) will call certified pest control specialist to control flies. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist

6-501.111(C)

No certified food protection manager

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

2-102.12(A)

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP packages of fish that were thawing in the ROP packaging, not exposed to air. 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

3-501.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a leak in the sink near the ware wash machine. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to stop the faucet from running and will call a plumber to fix the leak. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

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

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

2-401.11

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

3-501.13

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

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

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

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

2-401.11

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

3-501.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teharu Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teharu Sushi on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teharu Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Teharu Sushi.

How does Teharu Sushi compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Teharu Sushi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Teharu Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teharu Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Teharu Sushi 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 Teharu Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teharu Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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