Kanji Sushi

64-19 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jun 9, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanji Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanji Sushi on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanji Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kanji Sushi.

How does Kanji Sushi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Kanji Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kanji Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kanji Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.