Cafe Japon

934 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Cafe Japon has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe Japon is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Feb 24, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Japon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Japon on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Japon?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Japon.

How does Cafe Japon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Japon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Japon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Japon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Japon 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 Cafe Japon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Japon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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