Akimori

557 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Akimori was last inspected on Jul 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Akimori's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Aug 26, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akimori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akimori on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Akimori compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Akimori most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Akimori's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akimori have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Akimori 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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