On October 2, the San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted a routine inspection of Fenikkusu. The casual Japanese facility was cited due to health code violations.

Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 2 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.

Fenikkusu

The menu highlights at the eatery by Chef George Z. feature seafood tapas. Donburi and maki are prominent offerings as well. Preparation of Japanese dishes at Fenikkusu (Source: Yelp)

  • Where: 1009 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • When: October 2, 2025
Fenikkusu was ordered to close
A screenshot of the health inspection report of Fenikkusu (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)

Fenikkusu’s menu highlights include seafood tapas, donburi, and maki. During the inspection, the San Francisco Department of Public Health noted several food safety concerns:

closure as mentioned in the report of Fenikkusu
A screenshot of the closure as mentioned in the report of Fenikkusu (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)

The San Francisco Department of Public Health reported that a food worker was storing and preparing sushi rice at the 3-compartment sink

The report added that mice droppings were seen by the inspectors at Fenikkusu’s food preparation areas. These included the area under its 3-compartment sink near the cook line and at the front counter. Food grease and debris were observed around the cooking equipment and underneath the cook line of the Japanese food establishment.

The report mentioned that an additional open flame burner was added to the cooking of Fenikkusu without prior approval from the department.

the violation as noted in the report
A screenshot of the violation as noted in the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)

A red sanitizer bucket was stored under the kitchen handwashing sink. As per the report, dirt, debris, grease, and food soil were observed behind the cooking equipment and the 3-compartment sink’s wall area at Fenikkusu.

Follow-Up Inspection

A screenshot of the reinspection note (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)

The report recommended that Fenikkusu request a follow-up inspection once the affected areas were cleaned and sanitized.