Koto

263 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Koto on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koto on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koto?

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 Koto.

How does Koto compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Koto most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Koto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koto have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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