Koi Omakase

55 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Koi Omakase, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from May 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

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

Koi Omakase's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Feb 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Feb 25, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koi Omakase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koi Omakase on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koi Omakase?

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 Koi Omakase.

How does Koi Omakase compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Koi Omakase most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Koi Omakase's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Koi Omakase have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Koi Omakase means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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