Uchi Scottsdale

3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Uchi Scottsdale, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom that can be used by both males and females with no covered trash receptacle available. Discussed with the person in charge that any restroom that can be used by a female should have a covered trash receptacle available at all times for proper disposal of sanitary napkins

5-501.17

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No written policy and procedure for cleaning vomit and fecal matter is available in the establishment. Provided Department handout

2-501.11

Aug 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

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

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Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan

Inspector notes: Observed establishment did not have a sous vide needle probe thermometer and foam tape for monitoring and recording the internal temperature of products during the cooking and cooling process

8-103.12(A)

Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish

Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepare and serve raw ready to eat fish but missing updated parasite destruction letters. Discussed obtaining updated parasite destruction letter from all seafood providers every 12 months

3-402.12

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed establishment cook and hold rice using time as control but have no written time as control policy. Observed cooked rice held under time as control with no time stamp. The person in charge labeled the cooked rice with the time the food item was placed under time as control

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed utensils and empty containers stored inside the hand wash sink by the mechanical dishwasher. Observed hand wash sink was also blocked by items stored in front of the hand wash sink. The person in charge removed all items blocking access and all items stored inside the handwash sink

5-205.11

May 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed two bottles juice stored in the ice used for consumption. Ice was discarded and bottles were moved to proper storage

3-303.11

Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed ROP bags of cooked quail from 10/8 and 10/12. In the walk in freezer observed ROP bags of Sake Salmon from 8/18 and 10/5 and Madai Heads from 10/12. Establishment has not been issued a variance for ROP and is still awaiting approval. Until approved with a variance, ROP should not last longer than 48 hours. Quail from 10/8 was embargoed. All other bags were opened at time of inspection

3-502.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uchi Scottsdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uchi Scottsdale on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Uchi Scottsdale compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Uchi Scottsdale most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Uchi Scottsdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uchi Scottsdale have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uchi Scottsdale 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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