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Kabuto Japanese Passes Health Inspection with Violations
KABUTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5121 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118-2815, SF 94118
Inner RichmondJapanese SushiNear 38 Geary Bus
August 20, 2025
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inner Richmond sushi restaurant passed routine inspection with 5 violations. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer - switched to manual three-wash system. Food on floor, grease buildup, improper plumbing, and open gated door. Proper refrigeration and hot water available.
Violations Cited
5
#34
CORRECTED
MAJOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Dishwasher not dispensing adequate sanitizer. Operator set up three wash system at three compartment sink. Repair dishwasher and continue manual wash.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Bags of rice and other food items on floor next to hot water heater. Elevate all food items at least 6 inches above ground.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Grease build-up in service compartment of fryer. Clean and degrease.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Plastic bottle used as wastewater discharge for Hoshizaki sushi refrigerator. Replace with durable pipe and maintain one inch air gap above floor sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Plastic bottle used as wastewater discharge for Hoshizaki sushi refrigerator. Replace with durable pipe and maintain one inch air gap above floor sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6