Akimoto Sushi

187 Church Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Akimoto Sushi stretching back to 2023. Akimoto Sushi was last inspected on May 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Akimoto Sushi is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
58
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
64
Feb 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akimoto Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akimoto Sushi on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akimoto Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Akimoto Sushi.

How does Akimoto Sushi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Akimoto Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akimoto Sushi have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Akimoto Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Akimoto Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Akimoto Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.