Izakaya Sushi & Lounge

1629 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Izakaya Sushi & Lounge's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

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

Jul 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04L

10F

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

08A

Dec 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Izakaya Sushi & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge.

How does Izakaya Sushi & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Izakaya Sushi & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Izakaya Sushi & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Izakaya Sushi & Lounge 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 Izakaya Sushi & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Izakaya Sushi & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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