Kissfish

70-21 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Kissfish has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Kissfish's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

Feb 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Mar 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kissfish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kissfish on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kissfish?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kissfish.

How does Kissfish compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Kissfish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kissfish 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 Kissfish 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 Kissfish inspected?

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

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