Kei Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
33
Score
Kei Sushi Restaurant, located at 1711 South St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on October 6, 2025, with a score of 33. This inspection identified four critical violations, two major violations, and six minor violations, including issues with food separation and protection, adequate handwashing facilities, and certification by an accredited program. While the most recent inspection indicated several concerns, Kei Sushi Restaurant's historical pattern shows mostly low-risk findings across its three recorded inspections.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
33
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Oct 6, 2025 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
46.101
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the 1st floor preparation area. Corrective action was taken and soap was provided.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the reach in refrigerator. Corrective action was taken and raw meats were relocated.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around water curtain. Corrective action was taken and ice was burned, and surfaces, washed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eel was held at 73 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action was taken and eel was reheated.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken, and salad was held at 50 and 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and chicken was relocated to bring food temperatures down. Equipment observed blocking fan in reach-in refrigerator; equipment was relocated and temperatures for salad refrigerator lowered to proper temperatures.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator observed next to stove was overpacked and did not allow air flow to keep food in proper temperatures. Corrective action was taken and refrigerator contents were minimized.
46.611
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in sushi bar area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Food observed being stored next to bait boxes. Corrective action was taken and food was relocated.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Splash guards were not observed by handwash sink station in sushi preparation area. New Violation.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard and foil observed being used to line shelving and stove is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed inside storage cubbies. -Food debris observed on shelving surfaces in basement. -Residue observed in refrigerator gaskets. -Grimes observed on sides of refrigerators. -Accumulation of ice observed on the interior surfaces of chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floor under preparation sinks. -Grimes observed on corners of floor-wall surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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