Kiku Japanese Cuisine

3838 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kiku Japanese Cuisine three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 29, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Kiku Japanese Cuisine's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
May 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiku Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiku Japanese Cuisine on file is from Jul 29, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kiku Japanese Cuisine?

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

How does Kiku Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Kiku Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Kiku Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kiku Japanese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kiku Japanese Cuisine 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 Kiku Japanese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kiku Japanese Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.