Yoshi’S

12202 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Yoshi’S has six inspections in the public record. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Yoshi’S on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed house made curry cooling in deep container from previous day holding 50*f degrees inside walk-in fridge. Embargoed

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored directly in establishment main ice machine used for consumption. Discussed storing drinks in appropriate areas. Drink removed at time of inspection

3-303.11

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly over cooked beef and ready to eat soy sauce based sauce in walk-in cooler

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken bites holding in the main box at 122*f as well as grilled sliced chicken 80*f degrees. PIC stated items had been inside unit less than 2 hours

3-501.16(A)(1)

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of raw chicken placed directly on top of raw ready to eat broccoli in the prep cooler by the cook line. The person in charge removed the bag of raw chicken and discarded the broccoli at the time of inspection. Discussed separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods

3-302.11(A1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken with internal temperature between 107F - 125F in the top comaprtment of the hot holding box. The person in charge stated the chicken had been cooked had been placed for hot holding less than 1 hour ago and reheated the chicken to 165F before placing into a different compartment of the hot box for hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: OIbserved spray bottles containing colored liquid with no label stored on a rack next to the front counter. The person in charge stated the spray bottles contained cleaning chemical and labeled the spray bottles accordingly. Discussed working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach in beverage coolers behind the front counter with minimum ambient temperature between 46F -48F. The reach in coolers were being used to store TCS foods which had internal temperatures between 51F -61F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in coolers for cold holding TCS foods at the time of inspection

4-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids

2-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed rice paddles stored inside the rice cooker laying flat submerged into the rice with the handle of the utensils in direct contact with the rice. The person in charge removed the rice paddle to be stored in a seperate container to protect food from contamination

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed open gap from missing rubber strip along the door of the upper compartement for the hot box creating a loss of internal ambient heat resulting in decreased capacity to maintain TCS hot holding temperature of 135F or higher

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yoshi’S last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yoshi’S on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yoshi’S?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yoshi’S.

How does Yoshi’S compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Yoshi’S most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Yoshi’S inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yoshi’S have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yoshi’S means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Yoshi’S inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yoshi’S is inspected around four times per year on average.

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