Hoshi Ya
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Hoshi Ya has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hoshi Ya was last inspected on Aug 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting Hoshi Ya squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in package. Remove packaging prior to thawing per package directions.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen with soils. Clean to prevent contamintion from hands.
590.006/6-501.18-C
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Fish purveyor letter and rice lab test expired. Provide updated records for HACCP.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon in 55F water. Store spoon clena and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to clean food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning 8/5
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on online menu. Indicate raw and undercooked items and remid consumers of the risks.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice testing logs not current. Fish purveyor letters not current. Provide annual parasite destruction letters and maintain current sushi rice testing logs.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline heavily soiled with grease and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 68F water. Store spoon in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelf in kitchen. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Dec 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory missing discloure on menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: I provided the written instructions prior to inspection and reviewed with PIC during inspection No kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors under and behind all equipment and shelving - Sushi/kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement areas Built up soils on walls hood ceiling and attachments -Sishi/kitchen/ware washing/ basement and bathroom areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raise all food in basement 6" above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all waste receptacles
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed wood on counter top at sushi bar Exposed wood on wooden shelving through out basement Rust on shelving in basement back storage Door to and in back storage in disrepair Missing ceiling tiles in basement storage areas Stained ceilng tiles in basement storage areas Exposed wood on steps to basement Plastic bucket tied to ansil system on hood Hood sticker expired
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labeled in Sushi/kitchen/basement storage
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between wall and knife rack at cooking line
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and equipment from premises
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide scoops with hands for all food condiment containers - Discontinue using food container to scoop foods
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and 3 bay sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Dec 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Letter of guarantee expired. Provide a current one.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: No ph logs mantained for the last 15 days. Mantain properly.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used for slacking packaged food on it and blocked by a rice cooker. Use for handwashing only and keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Interior and exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoshi Ya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoshi Ya on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoshi Ya?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hoshi Ya.
How does Hoshi Ya compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Hoshi Ya most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.
Has Hoshi Ya's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hoshi Ya have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hoshi Ya means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hoshi Ya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hoshi Ya is inspected around three times per year on average.
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