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Santa Clara County, CA

Kakuna Sushi

75 S Abbott Av

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like grime observed inside the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize inside ice machine.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Lack of self-closing device on the restroom doors by the dry storage area. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device on the restroom doors.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Grime and old food debris on the floor in the water heater room. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Damaged ceiling above the sushi 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Repair the ceiling.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Dumpster lids observed left open. [Corrective Action] Ensure lids are closed when not actively dumping trash.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Salmon was measured at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the single door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Broken door handles on the single door upright cooler and 2 door undercounter freezer. [Corrective Action] Repair door handles. 2. Missing door handle and damaged rubber seal on the single door upright display cooler at the service area. [Corrective Action] Replace door handle and repair/replace rubber seal. 3. Handwash sink next to the prep sink observed loose. [Corrective Action] Secure the handwash sink to the wall.

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 K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Oyster tags are not maintained for 90 days. [Corrective Action] Ensure shell stock tags are maintain for 90 days.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels not stored in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the employee's restroom. [Corrective Action] Store paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken sashimi display case above the 2 door undercounter freezer in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Remove broken equipment from the premise.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Both dumpster lids were observed left open. One of the dumpsters had overfilled trash and liquid from trash bags dripping onto the pavement. Per PIC, trash pick is tomorrow. [Corrective Action] Ensure dumpster lids are closed. Ensure no liquid waste drips or leaks onto the pavement. Discuss frequency of trash pick up.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of dust in the exhaust vent in both restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Loose door handle observed on the single door upright cooler at the service area. [Corrective Action] Repair the door handle. 2. Observed rubber seal on the door of the single door upright cooler in the service area observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain in good condition.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Bowls used as scoops in the rice and sugar bins. [Corrective Action] Use a scoop with handles. 2. Handle of the ice scoop in the ice bin at the service area was in direct contact with the ice. [Corrective Action] Store scoop so that handle is not in contact with the ice. 3. Accumulation of water in the bowls and plates at the drying rack. [Corrective Action] Store utensils in a way that promotes fast drying.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Lack of self-closing device on the restroom door. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. The handwash sink next to warewash sink was completely blocked and no paper towels were available. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash sink is accessible at all times. Ensure paper towels are available at all times. 2. Lack of paper towels at the handwash sink next to the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are available at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 6, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed shrimp thawing in the handwash sink. [Corrective Action] Thaw foods in the food prep sink.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Old food debris and grime observed under the drying rack and the 2 door upright cooler in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Grime accumulation in the floor sinks in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 3. Broken cove base observed in the water heater room. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source

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