Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine

718 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine's 45 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 7 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen dishwasher dispensing less than 50 ppm of chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Manager on duty stated that dish machine had been used 10-20 times this morning. Discussed using 3-comp sink until repaired

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in fridge selves holding raw shrimp/ beef/ chicken over mayo, cooked orange chicken, and orange chicken sauce. Observed left cookline reach -in fridge holding raw eggs over RTE house sauce. Items moved to appropriate level at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed female kitchen staff barehand tempura vegetables and shrimp out of fryer for sushi bar service. Observed male kitchen staff member barehand cut orange for plate garnish. Discussed no barehand contact with ready to eat foods with manager on duty

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sushi rice behind the sushi bar at 76*f degrees under time as a control with no time stamp or log

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

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at expo line hand sink

6-301.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sushi glass open counter holding mixed crab and raw salmon 47-48*f degrees. Per manager on duty sushi chefs had just prepared fish. Discussed cooling in a unit such as reach-in below or walk-in fridge to rapidly cool back down to 41*f degrees. Items moved to appropriate location to cool

3-501.15(A)

Food Preparation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed female staff member stiring citrus and vinegar for sushi rice in a 5 gallon bucket directly on kitchen floor. Discussed maintaining open food prep and storage a minimum 6 inches above floor

3-305.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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