Izakaya Ryujin

513 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Izakaya Ryujin has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 14, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Tobacco or electronic cigarette use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Izakaya Ryujin scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

Mar 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jan 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

May 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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 Izakaya Ryujin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Izakaya Ryujin on file is from May 14, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Izakaya Ryujin?

Across the inspection record, “tobacco or electronic cigarette use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Izakaya Ryujin.

How does Izakaya Ryujin compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Izakaya Ryujin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Izakaya Ryujin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Izakaya Ryujin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Izakaya Ryujin 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 Izakaya Ryujin inspected?

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

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