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Santa Clara County, CA

Araki Sushi

201 University Av

Last inspected Jun 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometer in 2 door prep unit at sushi bar. [CA] Provide a thermometer in unit.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Front and back door left open. [CA] Keep door closed at all times to prevent debris and vermin from entering.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Open bags of flour noted. [CA] Keep bags of flour closed/sealed when not in use. [COS] Container of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of floor. [COS]

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw fish being washed at the 3 comp sink next to the dishwasher. [CA] Wash/prep seafood at the other 3 comp sink that is for food prep only. Observed raw beef stored above seafood in prep unit. [CA] Store seafood above raw beef. [COS] Uncovered food noted in prep unit in kitchen. [CA] Keep food covered except when cooling.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken above seafood, miso paste below raw seafood in 2 door unit (upright in the back). [CA] Store raw meat below ready to eat food. [COS]

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled bowls used as scoops for dry bulk ingredients. [CA] Replace bowls with a scoop with a handle.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

To go containers of pink sauce w/ mayo measured at 74F on counter. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below. Sauce was placed back in refrigerator.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Lack of mop hanger at janitorial/mop sink. [CA] Install a mop hanger so mops can properly air dry.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Leaky faucet noted at 3 compartment sink. [CA] Repair the sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm at dishwasher. [CA] Ensure a minimum of 50 ppm chlorine is reached. [COS] Dishwasher was primed several times, retested at 100 ppm.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed boxes/containers of meat stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor on racks.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

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