Japanese · 383 Flatbush Avenue · Brooklyn 11238
A Grade A posted 2026-04-06 (score 13)
2026-04-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 10B | Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. | — |
| 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. | — |
2025-01-28 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
2024-07-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 37
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-01-31 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-07-17
GRADE B
7 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Contaminated, Kitchen/Food Prep Area), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Nerd Be Cool.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
383 Flatbush Avenue