Kinoko

179 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Kinoko has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Apr 30, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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 Kinoko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kinoko on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kinoko?

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

How does Kinoko compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kinoko most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kinoko's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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