Hayashi Japanese Cuisine

2901 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
70
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Feb 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hayashi Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine.

How does Hayashi Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hayashi Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hayashi Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hayashi Japanese Cuisine 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 Hayashi Japanese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hayashi Japanese Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.