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Akaru Sushi

201 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Akaru Sushi has six inspections in the public record. Akaru Sushi was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
33
Feb 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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.
02G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jul 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
50
Mar 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akaru Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akaru Sushi on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akaru Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Akaru Sushi.

How does Akaru Sushi compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Akaru Sushi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Akaru Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Akaru Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Akaru Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Akaru Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Akaru Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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