Kaizen

33-70 Farrington Street, Queens, NY 11354
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Kaizen stretching back to 2023. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

Kaizen's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jan 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Jun 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
“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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaizen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaizen on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaizen?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kaizen.

How does Kaizen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kaizen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Kaizen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kaizen 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 Kaizen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kaizen is inspected roughly once per year on average.