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Akiko's Passes Health Inspection with Violations
AKIKO'S
430 FOLSOM ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-2606, SF 94105
SOMAJapanese SushiNear Montgomery St BART
August 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
5
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
SOMA sushi restaurant passed routine inspection with 5 violations. Missing soap/towels at handsink, no sanitizer, fish thawing in standing water, eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods, and missing display thermometers. Most corrected on site.
Violations Cited
5
#14
CORRECTED
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
No sanitizer set up in active food prep area. Adequate sanitizer solution measuring 200 PPM quart ammonia was provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
CORRECTED
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Packed fish thawing in standing water in food prep sink. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#27
CORRECTED
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Raw hard shelled eggs held directly above ready to eat foods. Eggs were relocated.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#38
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
Provide display thermometers inside all refrigerators.
#38
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
Provide display thermometers inside all refrigerators.