Japanese · 122 Smith Street · Brooklyn 11201
A Grade A posted 2024-10-04. The most recent inspection (2026-06-29) scored 33 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-06-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 02G | Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. | Critical |
| 04F | Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-10-04 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04E | Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur. | Critical |
| 10F | Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-06-29
GRADE A
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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
122 Smith Street