Inaka Asian Fusion

8318 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Inaka Asian Fusion has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus six before.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Inaka Asian Fusion's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Apr 10, 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
Apr 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
41
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
26
Jun 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inaka Asian Fusion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inaka Asian Fusion on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Inaka Asian Fusion?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Inaka Asian Fusion.

How does Inaka Asian Fusion compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Inaka Asian Fusion most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Inaka Asian Fusion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Inaka Asian Fusion have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Inaka Asian Fusion 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 Inaka Asian Fusion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Inaka Asian Fusion is inspected around two times per year on average.