Yama Sushi

9788 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Yama Sushi appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Peoria restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

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

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles with cleaners stored on same shelf as single use items. Cleaning chemicals must be stored separately and away from food, single use food containers and other utensils. Chemicals were placed with other cleaning supplies

7-201.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks on counter neer back prep sink, and on shelf along grill line. Employee food and drinks must be stored in an assigned break area. Drinks were removed

2-401.11

Oct 17, 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: Chemical dishwasher in kitchen and bar area measured a chlorine sanitizer concentration

4-501.114(A-E)

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Chemical dishwasher measured a chlorine sanitizer concentration

4-501.114(A-E)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In kitchen, scoops for rice was being stored in a bowl of room temperature water. Person in charge removed utensils from water. Ice scoop at main ice machine was being stored directly top of machine. Person in charge provided cleaning container for store scoop. Ice scoops at soda fountain and in ice well at bar were stored with handles directly in contact with ice. Scoops were rearranged. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler a package of raw pork was stored above raw fish for sushi. Also in wak-in raw shrimp was stored over cut and uncut produce. Employee rearranged food. TCS foods shall be stored in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yama Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yama Sushi on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yama Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yama Sushi.

How does Yama Sushi compare to other restaurants in Peoria?

Yama Sushi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Peoria average of 97.

Has Yama Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yama Sushi 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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