Pacific Heights Sushi Restaurant Gets Conditional Pass

Godzila Sushi in Pacific Heights received a conditional pass during a reinspection on August 29, 2025, allowing the Japanese restaurant to continue serving customers while addressing minor violations that require correction but do not pose immediate health risks. The reinspection at 1800 Divisadero Street revealed several manageable issues that health inspectors flagged for correction. The primary concerns centered around sanitation equipment functionality and administrative compliance rather than serious food safety violations that would warrant closure.

Inspection Details

Inspector Aron Wong identified two main areas requiring attention during this inspection. The mechanical dishwasher was not dispensing the required minimum 50 parts per million bleach solution for proper sanitization. Health officials instructed the restaurant to use the manual three-compartment sink system until the dishwasher is repaired to maintain proper sanitation standards. Additionally, no sanitizer buckets were present at the sushi bar or back kitchen during the inspection visit. The inspector required the establishment to maintain sanitizer buckets at both locations to ensure immediate access to proper cleaning solutions during food preparation. This violation was marked as corrected on-site, indicating the restaurant immediately addressed the issue. The facility also lacked an available food safety manager certificate during the inspection. While this represents an administrative violation rather than a direct food safety risk, having a certified food safety manager on premises demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to proper food handling protocols.

Minor Violations Requiring Attention

The violations found fall into the category of mechanical and procedural issues rather than serious contamination risks. The dishwasher sanitizer malfunction represents a common equipment failure that restaurants can quickly address through repair or temporary alternative sanitization methods. The missing sanitizer buckets at workstations reflects a procedural oversight that was immediately corrected. Basement rodent prevention measures also require completion, with temporary wood plugs needing replacement with proper steel wool and concrete seals. This preventive maintenance ensures the restaurant maintains proper pest exclusion without current evidence of active infestation. The conditional pass status allows Godzila Sushi to continue normal operations while implementing these corrections. Customers can continue dining at the restaurant with confidence that these minor issues are being addressed promptly.

Previous Inspection History

This reinspection follows a previous conditional result on August 18, 2025, during a routine inspection that identified issues with proper hot and cold holding temperatures and concerns about insects, rodents, birds or non-service animals. The restaurant's recent inspection history shows ongoing efforts to address health department recommendations and maintain compliance. The facility successfully passed a subsequent reinspection on September 24, 2025, demonstrating the restaurant's commitment to correcting identified issues and maintaining health standards. Located near Fillmore bus lines, Godzila Sushi serves the Pacific Heights community with traditional Japanese cuisine. The conditional pass allows continued service while the restaurant finalizes equipment repairs and administrative compliance measures to achieve full passing status on future inspections. The establishment can expect follow-up inspections to verify that all corrected violations remain in compliance and that equipment repairs have been completed satisfactorily.