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Kiku Sushi

453 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Kiku Sushi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Kiku Sushi trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Mar 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
29
Jun 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
50
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiku Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiku Sushi on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kiku Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kiku Sushi.

How does Kiku Sushi compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kiku Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kiku Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kiku Sushi 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 Sushi inspected?

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

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