Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi

1217 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
55
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Mar 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jul 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi.

How does Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estihana Asian Restaurant& Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.