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Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
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Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 04/10/2025

21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility, was not date marked. Person in charge labeled items during the time of inspection.
35 -Containers observed in the walk ins and cold prep without a label with the name of its contents and in the reach in refrigerator and cold prep.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the shelves in the sushi area.
42 Clean dish racks observed being stored on the floor.
47 -Old Food, Grease accumulation and debris observed under the cooking equipment and on the walls. -Rusty shelving observed in the walk in cooler. -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the wall in cooler and reach in refrigerator. - Lower shelf cleaning needed through out the kitchen prep area, sushi bar, and basement areas, - Shelf under sink in the sushi area observed damaged and in need of being cleaned and sanitized.
51 Resealing of sinks observed needed.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly. - Floors in the walk ins observed needing to be properly cleaned. - Cracked/Damaged floor tiles observed behind the and by the front door.
53 Perimeter cleaning needed through out the Kitchen area , and Sushi Bar.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 03/10/2025

35 -Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. -Containers observed in the walk ins and cold prep without a label with the name of its contents.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the basement storage area.
45 Raw wood shelving which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support food.
45 Sinks observed needing to be sealed or resealed to the wall.
45 - Non NSF shelf observed above the three basin sink.
47 -Old Food, Grease accumulation and debris observed under the cooking equipment and on the walls. -Rusty shelving observed in the walk in cooler. -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the wall in cooler and reach in refrigerator. - Cardboard observed on the floor in the basement area. - Lower shelf cleaning needed through out the kitchen prep area, sushi bar, and basement areas
51 Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vents throughout.
53 Black soot observed on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Damaged ceiling and walls observed in the basement prep area.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly. - Floors in the walk ins observed needing to be properly cleaned. - Cracked/Damaged floor tiles observed behind the bar.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 01/21/2025

8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the * area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the * area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Person in charge placed a sign and soap at the sink during the time of inpection.
13 Uncovered food was observed in the cold prep refrigerators. Person in charge covered food during the time of inspection.
13 Raw chicken an eggs were observed over was stored above raw beef, pork, fish.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk in cooler, was not date marked.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in prep area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
35 -Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. -Containers observed in the walk ins and cold prep without a label with the name of its contents.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the basement prep area.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
42 Clean dish racks observed being stored on the floor.
43 Dishes, to go containers, and utensils observed not properly inverted with the food surface faced down.
45 - Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area. - Non-NSF approved chest freezer observed in the basement prep area. - Non NSF shelf observed above the three basin sink. - Remove protective film covering from ice machine. - Discontinue use of extension cords in the kitchen.
45 Raw wood shelving which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support food.
45 - Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area. - Non-NSF approved chest freezer observed in the basement prep area. - Unused cold prep observed in the basement. Remove protective film covering from ice machine. Discontinue use of extension cords in the kitchen.
45 Sinks observed needing to be sealed or resealed to the wall.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Old Food, Grease accumulation and debris observed under the cooking equipment and on the walls. -Rusty shelving observed in the walk in cooler. -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the wall in cooler and reach in refrigerator. - Cardboard observed on the floor in the basement area. - Lower shelf cleaning needed through out the kitchen prep area, sushi bar, and basement areas
51 Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vents in the restroom.
53 Mop observed in bucket and on the floor and not properly hanging to dry when not in use.
53 Black soot observed on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Damaged ceiling observed in the basement prep area.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Sushi bar counter are not clean, peeling paint surfaces are not in good repair.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Sushi bar counter are not clean, peeling paint surfaces are not in good repair. - Debris observed under the shelves in the dry storage area.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly. - Floors in the walk ins observed needing to be properly cleaned.
53 Dustpan observed on floor.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 01/17/2024

4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
36 An insect glue strips located in basement food storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
42 Clean food equipment being stored wet, and not in a manner to allow air drying... wet nesting. Approved air drying rack is not provided over 3-comp warewashing sink.
45 - Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area. - Non-NSF approved chest freezer observed in the basement prep area. Remove protective film covering from ice machine. Discontinue use of extension cords in the kitchen.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - sushi bar counter are not clean, peeling paint surfaces are not in good repair.
54 exhaust hood has an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 inadequate lighting intensity over kitchen and mop sink area. A minimum of 50 ft candle intensity is required.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 04/20/2023

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. A person with a City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate arrived during the inspection.
4 An employee's open beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Employee beverage was covered and relocated during the inspection.
8 A plastic sanitizer bucket was observed in the basement prep area handwashing sink. Bucket was relocated during the inspection.
14 Black residue was observed on the interior surfaces of the soda gun nozzles at the bar area. Nozzles were removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
36 An insect control device (fly-strip) located in the basement prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils. A fly strip was located directly above the prep table in the basement prep area. Paper was relocated during the inspection.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Facility observed reusing 5-gallon plastic soy sauce buckets to store facility prepared foods.
45 - Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area. - Non-NSF approved chest freezer observed in the basement prep area.
45 - Cooking equipment was observed with manufacturer stickers on the outside surfaces - Raw wood pallet was observed being used for elevation in the basement storage area.
45 Manufacturer sticker observed still on the food prep surface of the basement prep area table.
45 The handsink in the kitchen area, the handsink in the basement prep area, and 3-compartment sink were not properly sealed to the wall.
47 - Heavy ice accumulations observed in the walk-in freezer. - Dust and food debris observed on shelving in the downstairs prep area and dry storage area. - Heavy grease accumulations observed on the outside surfaces of cooking equipment.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 10/05/2022

36 The rear outer opening of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. A gap between the rear doors was observed, where daylight was observed.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the bar 3-compartment sink and kitchen prep-refrigerator cutting board; and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 - Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. - Food dispensing utensil in the bulk sugar container observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 - Cooking equipment was observed with manufacturer stickers on the outside surfaces - Raw wood pallet was observed being used for elevation in the basement storage area.
45 - Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area. - Non-NSF approved chest freezer observed in the basement prep area.
45 The handsink in the kitchen area was not properly sealed to the wall.
47 - Heavy ice accumulations observed in the walk-in freezer. - Dust and food debris observed on shelving in the downstairs prep area and dry storage area. - Grease accumulations observed on the outside surfaces of cooking equipment. - The interior of the kitchen under-counter was observed with standing water inside.
49 The handsink at the bar was slow draining.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Dead cockroaches were observed under equipment in the basement area.
Aki Nom Nom
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Inspection Date: 09/06/2022

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. A person with a valid ServSafe certificate arrived during the inspection.
4 Food employees were observed eating food in the kitchen area. Person In Charge (PIC) was reminded that eating in the food prep areas are prohibited.
6 A food employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-compartment sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Facility was reminded to only wash hands at the designated handsink.
8 - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the main kitchen area and the prep area. Paper towels were provided during the inspection. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the main kitchen area and basement prep area. Soap was provided during the inspection. The handwash sink in the sushi area and main kitchen area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use.
8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the basement prep handwash sink. Utensils were removed during the inspection.
27 Facility pH log for rice acidification was not recently updated. Facility initiated corrective action by starting a new log for today.
33 Frozen chicken was being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the drainboard of the 3-compartment sink.
36 The rear outer opening of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Door was observed open during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies and cockroaches) observed in the basement dry storage and prep kitchen area.
37 Food was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer and kitchen area.
41 - Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. - Food dispensing utensil in the bulk sugar container observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 Non-NSF Sanitation approved toaster oven observed in the sushi preparation area.
45 Cooking equipment was observed with manufacturer stickers on the outside surfaces.
47 - Dust and food debris observed on shelving in the kitchen, downstairs prep area, and dry storage area. - Grease accumulations observed on the outside surfaces of cooking equipment. - The interior of the microwave was soiled.
48 Cold water was unavailable at the main kitchen handwashing sink. Cold water was turned on during the inspection.
53 - The vent by the bar was observed with accumulations of dust. - Debris accumulations were observed under equipment at the bar. - Accumulations of food debris were observed along the floor edges and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Grease accumulations were observed on the floor under cooking equipment.
53 - Coved base tile in the kitchen by the stove and under the warewashing unit was in poor repair. - Observed holes in ceilings and walls in the downstairs storage and prep area. - Penetrating utility lines were not sealed properly.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
AKI Sushi Inc
1210 Walnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
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