Yama Sushi House
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Yama Sushi House, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine for glassware measured 0 ppm available chlorine during inspection, service call was placed at time and glassware will be washed in main machine. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tray of raw tuna being stored on shelf above cases of cucumbers and avocados in walk-in cooler. Fish was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Second consecutive violation
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fried shrimp measured 75 degrees F while being stored in a tightly covered container and plastic wrap in reach in cooler. Person in charge said it was cooked about an hour prior, item was uncovered to cool at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers to allow for maximum heat transfer
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets measured 0 ppm QUAT during inspection. Solution was changed at time. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 150-400 ppm and wiping cloths are stored in approved sanitizers between uses
3-304.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door seals on reach in freezer in cooking area are damaged and falling off unit. Please ensure all cooling equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packages of raw tuna being stored on shelves above cases of cucumbers, and green onions in walk-in cooler. Fish was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of prepared imitation crab mix in lowboy cooler behind sushi bar, employee said these had been prepared 2 days prior and date marked them at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging
3-501.17
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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door seals on reach in freezer in cooking area are damaged and falling off unit. Please ensure all cooling equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
70
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door seals on reach in freezer in cooking area are damaged and falling off unit. Please ensure all cooling equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and debris buildup on walls, equipment, and floors below equipment in kitchen area. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to preclude such accumulation
6-501.12
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine used for glassware measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Service call was placed and machine will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No food thermometer available during inspection. Please ensure a probing food temperature measurement device is available at all times
4-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knives being stored between prep tables between uses during inspection, please ensure all utensils are stored in a clean dry area between uses
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door seals on reach in freezer in cooking area are damaged and falling off unit. Please ensure all cooling equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and debris buildup on walls, equipment, and floors below equipment in kitchen area. Please ensure areas are cleaned at a frequency to preclude such accumulation
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during 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 Yama Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yama Sushi House on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yama Sushi House?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yama Sushi House.
How does Yama Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Yama Sushi House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Yama Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yama Sushi House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yama Sushi House 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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