Inaka

597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Inaka has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inaka was last inspected on Aug 21, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Inaka is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
58
Oct 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inaka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inaka on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Inaka?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Inaka.

How does Inaka compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Inaka's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inaka have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Inaka 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 Inaka inspected?

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