Akimori

858 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Akimori three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Akimori is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Jan 27, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akimori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akimori on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akimori?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Akimori.

How does Akimori compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Akimori's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akimori have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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